Vincent Van Gogh: Sunflowers and Swirly Stars (Smart About Art) [Paperback]

Joan Holub (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Smart About Art

"Brad" explores the ups and downs of van Gogh's life and art in this colorful report, featuring Brad's funny cartoons alongside reproductions of classic paintings like Starry Night.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0448425211
• ISBN-13: 978-0448425214
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Arts & Music > Art > History
  • #14 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Art > History
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More About the Author

Author of 130+ books including 12 in the GODDESS GIRLS series: Athena the Brain, Persephone the Phony, Aphrodite the Beauty, Artemis the Brave, Athena the Wise, Aphrodite the Diva, Artemis the Loyal, Medusa the Mean, The Girl Games (Super Special) for ages 8-12 co-written with Suzanne Williams. OTHER POPULAR TITLES: Groundhog Weather School; Vincent van Gogh Sunflowers and Swirly Stars; The Gingerbread Kid Goes to School; Wagons Ho! (co-written with G. Hallowell); Who Was Babe Ruth?; Zero the Hero (picture book illus by Tom Lichtenheld, Henry Holt/Macmillan). COMING IN 2012: Ballet Stars (Random House).

I'm at http://www.joanholub.com and http://joanholub.blogspot.com

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, funny book with good facts and paintings, August 1, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Vincent Van Gogh: Sunflowers and Swirly Stars (Smart About Art) (Paperback)

My daughter read this book for a class report, and we liked the fact that this book coincidentally was written as though it was a child's report about Van Gogh. She was intrigued to find out that Van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime, and was not a rich artist. The humor in the writing and illustrations make this book accessible, fun, and informative, and help kids relate the artist's life. The evolution of Van Gogh's painting style beginning with Potato Eaters and the influences on his art are discussed in understandable terms. It was fun to learn that throughout his life, Vincent's best buddy was his brother Theo, even though they fought as siblings often do. The book contains many photos of Van Gogh's actual paintings. Great book. We both recommend it.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gogh for it!, June 20, 2005

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This review is from: Vincent Van Gogh: Sunflowers and Swirly Stars (Smart About Art) (Paperback)

I wanted something to spark my 6YO son's interest in art. This book sure did. He asked me to read it to him a 2nd time right on the spot. He also spotted a Van Gogh print that I brought home. This is a fine series. I also got the Degas which wasn't quite as interesting but he still liked it. I just ordered Picasso and a few others. Get the Van Gogh and if your child loves it, try some of the others. (I also liked that this mentioned Van Gogh was very depressed once at loving a woman who didn't love him back.)

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Starry Light....I mean Starry Night, October 28, 2004

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Joy Blaser (NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vincent Van Gogh: Sunflowers and Swirly Stars (Smart About Art) (Paperback)

This is what my daughter called the famous painting when I first bought her this book. She is almost 4 and has owned this book for about 9 months and it is regularly a favorite that she likes to read...well, more often she likes to look at the pictures and name the paintings. This is a great intro to art book for young children. I highly recommend as a first book for your little art-lover, or art-lover-to-be.