Vincent Van Gogh

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Alette Straathof (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Discover how a quiet child became a legendary artist despite life's challenges.

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32 pages· 531 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Vincent van Gogh, once a quiet child, struggled to find his path. After trying various jobs, his brother Theo encouraged him to pursue art. Vincent poured his emotions into painting, creating a unique style. Though unrecognized in his lifetime, his work now captivates the world. Explore his journey from obscurity to posthumous fame in this inspiring tale of perseverance and creativity.

From the publisher

Learn about the life of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world’s most influential and best-loved artists. Little Vincent was a quiet child. He loved spending time in nature and playing with his brother Theo. After leaving school, he began working as an art dealer. Vincent showed promise, but he found it more and more difficult to control his emotions and eventually had to leave. He had a go at many different jobs, including a teacher and a bookseller, but nothing felt right. When he wasn’t working, he wrote Theo long letters that included beautiful drawings. Theo loved his work and suggested that he try being an artist. Vincent dedicated himself to painting and never looked back! He developed his own style and expressed his emotions through his art: from sorrow to joy, and everything in between. During his life, Vincent had little success, but today, his paintings are admired and celebrated in galleries across the world. This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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