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Vincent Can't Sleep: Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky

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A gorgeous, lyrical picture-book biography of Vincent van Gogh by the Caldecott Honor team behind The Noisy Paint Box. Vincent can't sleep . . . 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 . . . to visit with the stars. Vincent van Gogh often found himself unable to sleep and wandered under starlit skies. Those nighttime experiences provided the inspiration for many of his paintings, including his most famous, The Starry Night. 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. 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. 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." -The New York Times * "Rosenstock's prose strikes a balance between lightheartedness and lyricism. GrandPre's paintings conjure up an entire epoch . . . breathing life into all the characters." -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. . . . This is a beautiful blend of colors, music, and life." -Booklist, starred * "A rich, accomplished piece about a pioneer in the art world." -Kirkus Reviews, starred * "The book offers diverse potential for different types of study, whether one is reading for information or for pleasure. Outstanding." -School Library Journal, starred

Author Biography:

BARB ROSENSTOCK is the author of the Caldecott Honor Book The Noisy Paint Box, also illustrated by Mary GrandPre, as well as The Camping Trip that Changed America, illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein, and Fearless- The Story of Racing Legend Louise Smith, illustrated by Scott Dawson. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband, sons, and two big poodles. Visit her at BarbRosenstock.com or @barbrosenstock. MARY GRANDPR is best known as the illustrator of the Harry Potter books. She also illustrated the Caldecott Honor Book The Noisy Paint Box, as well as The Carnival of the Animals, written by Jack Prelutsky, and Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat by Jennifer Armstrong, amongst many others. Visit her at marygrandpre.com.
Release date NZ
October 3rd, 2017
Audience
  • Children / Juvenile
Contributor
  • Illustrated by Mary GrandPre
Interest Age
From 4 to 8 years
Pages
40
Dimensions
224x286x10
ISBN-13
9781101937105
Product ID
26620645

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