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The Story of van Gogh and Gauguin: A Color and Learn Book (Color and Learn Books (Starshell))

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i discovered this book at a museum bookstore and gave it to my nephew, who is 7. i thought it might be too old for him, but he loved it. in fact, he took the book with him everywhere until he had colored it all in. now he carries it around and shows it to
everyone and tells them the story - he is a little art history teacher now. needless to say, his mother and i ordered several copies apiece to give as christmas presents. They arrived quickly.
i can't wait for the next one.

Finally a coloring book that has something more to offer! This ingenious book is great for kids who want to learn more about art ... and for parents who want to teach them. Kids learn about Van Gogh and Gauguin effortlessly by reading the text and through coloring their own pictures. The book looks like so much fun, I was tempted to start coloring myself. Can't wait for the next one in the series!

The text is simple but very interesting, the pictures well-picked, and the areas to color in are a bonus. I wish she'd put out more!

My 7-year-old was amazed by the colors at the Van Gogh show at the MFA in Boston last fall, but it was hard to find something appropriate to encourage him. This was perfect!

I bought this book for my 9 year old son after seeing it mentioned in the New York Times. What a hoot! A coloring book about the friendship of Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gaugin. My kid has already colored in all the pictures in a way which shows the utter lack of imagination of these so-called creative artists. Now he wants me to get him another copy. And you know what? I probably will. This book is a lot of fun.

I'm tired of buying art "activity books" that kids don't use. But this one was worth every penny. My daughter (6) didn't stop carrying it around until she had colored in every painting. The story is good too, I learned a few things myself.

Ms. Frey has come up with a wonderful book. Finally a coloring book that goes beyond the usual. It is educational and interactive: The children read and learn about these great artists, they see their works and while they color they have to look for clues and find things in the paintings, which makes it even more fun and keeps their attention. My children loved it.

I always buy my nieces and nephews books for their birthdays, and as a result I don't always get credit for having the most exciting present at the party -- but this time was different. My 6 year old niece loved it; she had carefully colored half of the paintings by the end of the day. Now my shopping for all the other young kids on my Christmas list is done.

I always buy my nieces and nephews books for their birthdays, and as a result I don't always get credit for having the most exciting present at the party -- but this time was different. My 6 year old niece loved it; she had carefully colored half of the paintings by the end of the day. Now my shopping for all the other young kids on my Christmas list is done.

The ideal coloring book to get kids interested in art history. The text describes the encounter between van Gogh and Gauguin in the south of France. The coloring book part allows kids to fill in the paintings of van Gogh and Gauguin. Educational and fun! I've bought a bunch to give away as Christmas presents.