Praise for Renato and the Lion : * "This love letter to Florence should spur diverse conversations, from art to history to the plight of refugees."-- Booklist , starred review   "Driven by the notion of safeguarding art during military conflict, this debut portrays a wartime reality that is not commonly addressed. A special book and additional purchase that is best-shared one-on-one."-- School Library Journal   "DiLorenzo's often lovely watercolors are best when capturing nature. The endpapers' sun-washed Florence and Renato's dream-ride over the moonlit Ponte Vecchio are lovely.DiLorenzo's careful research yields a touching tale about art's ability to deeply affect both adults and children."-- Kirkus Reviews   "Barbara DiLorenzo's tale was inspired by a true story and shows how a child's connection to art lasts a lifetime."-- St.

Louis Post-Dispatch   "DiLorenzo lavishes attention on Florence's architectural treasures, and her buildings glow with warmth.DiLorenzo's story is simultaneously a historical account of a family's emigration and a dream story about the power of great art."-- Publishers Weekly.