Reviewed by Kylie Buckley
As a young boy, Jorn loved to build and create new things. He was constantly
inspired by his surroundings and was always collecting ideas. Not everyone
liked his creative efforts, but encouraging words always came from his parents,
and he persisted. As Jorn got older he pursued his architectural dreams and
expanded upon his imaginative and daring building ideas. One day he entered a
design competition for what would later become an iconic Australian landmark,
and one of the most famous buildings in the world.
Jorn’s Magnificent Imagination is an informative picture book that tells
the intriguing true story of the creative mind behind the visually stunning
Sydney Opera House. The cartoon-like illustrations support the text beautifully
and the final endpapers include a timeline of the professional highlights in
Jorn Utzon’s architectural career. Jorn’s Magnificent Imagination is
suitable for children aged 4–8 years old and is recommended for any primary
school library.
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