From the team behind the Caldecott Honor Book The Noisy Paint Box comesa lyrical picture book biography of Vincent van Gogh that also offers insightinto the true meaning of creativity and commitment. -- School Library Journal, starred.
Outstanding. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred * The book offers diverse potential for different types of study, whether one is reading for information or for pleasure. -- Booklist, starred * A rich, accomplished piece about a pioneer in the art world.
This is a beautiful blend of colors, music, and life. . . . -- Publishers Weekly, starred * The rich word choice is a delight: pistachio, cobalt, and saffron introduce readers to colors while hissing, blaring, and whispering reveal the sounds of the colors. breathing life into all the characters. . .
GrandPr \'s paintings conjure up an entire epoch . -- The New York Times * Rosenstock\'s prose strikes a balance between lightheartedness and lyricism.
Praise for The Noisy Paint Box: Even those who aren\'t inspired to visit a museum will take away the lesson of Kandinsky\'s life: Listen to what excites you and follow its call.
From the same team behind the Caldecott Honor Book The Noisy Paint Box , Vincent Can\'t Sleep is a stunning book that offers insight into the true meaning of creativity and commitment.
Van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime--but he continued to pursue his unique vision, and ultimately became one of the most beloved artists of all time.
Those nighttime experiences provided the inspiration for many of his paintings, including his most famous, The Starry Night .
Vincent van Gogh often found himself unable to sleep and wandered under starlit skies. to visit with the stars. . . out, out, out he runs flying through the garden--marigold, geranium, blackberry, raspberry-- past the church with its tall steeple, down rolling hills and sandy paths meant for sheep, He dives at last into the velvety, violet heath, snuggles under a blanket of sapphire sky, and looks up, up, up . . .
Vincent can\'t sleep .
A gorgeous, lyrical picture-book biography of Vincent van Gogh by the Caldecott Honor team behind The Noisy Paint Box.
Full color.
From the team behind the Caldecott Honor Book The Noisy Paint Box comesa lyrical picture book biography of Vincent van Gogh that also offers insightinto the true meaning of creativity and commitment
