A Pyramid Blooms in Paris: The Inspiring Tale of the Louvre’s Transformation
Explore the fascinating journey of architect I. M. Pei and the creation of the Louvre’s glass pyramid.
This beautifully illustrated book brings history and architecture to life for young readers.
From Dream to Landmark
Have you ever looked at a famous landmark and wondered how it came to be?
The Glass Pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris is one of those incredible structures that sparks curiosity.
This new picture book beautifully tells this story for young readers (and honestly, for anyone who loves a tale of vision and perseverance!).
Author Jeanne Walker Harvey takes us back to 1981 when the renowned architect I. M. Pei was tasked with a big challenge: redesigning the world-famous Louvre.
We learn about the obstacles he faced, including discrimination, and how his determination to create a welcoming space for everyone fueled his work.
This beautifully illustrated picture book highlights his problem-solving skills and the patience it took to see his vision through.
The Glass Pyramid is a fantastic way to introduce young minds to architecture, history, and the power of believing in your ideas.
Even as an adult, I found myself drawn into Pei’s story and the incredible transformation of the Louvre.
Explore The Glass Pyramid
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The Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M. Pei
Atheneum
isbn 9781665953337
Pub Date 5/27/25
Synopsis
Award-winning picture book biographer Jeanne Walker Harvey tells the story of the renowned architect I. M. Pei and his triumph in redesigning the Louvre through problem-solving and persistence.
In 1981, I. M. Pei was on a mission.
A successful architect known for his modern designs, Pei was asked by the French president to redesign the Louvre Museum in Paris, home to the Mona Lisa and now famous for the glass pyramid at its center.
At the time, the Louvre had many problems and no pyramid.
Pei faced many obstacles, including discrimination because he was Chinese American.
Determined to succeed and make the Louvre a welcome place for all, Pei worked hard—and sometimes in secret.
This is the story of a visionary who worked patiently and persistently to solve problems and achieve his goals: to plant and grow a glass pyramid.
Author
Jeanne Walker Harvey
Illustrator
Khoa Le
Suggested Ages
4 to 8 years old
Preschool to 3rd Grade
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