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

<b>A gorgeous lyrical picture-book biography of Vincent van Gogh by the Caldecott Honor team behind <i>The Noisy Paint Box.</i></b><br> <b> </b><br> <i>Vincent can't sleep . . .</i><br> <i>out out out he runs! </i><br> <i>flying through the garden--marigold geranium blackberry raspberry--</i><br> <i>past the church with its tall steeple down rolling hills and sandy paths meant for sheep </i><br> He dives at last into the velvety violet heath snuggles under a blanket of sapphire sky <br> and looks up up up . . . to visit with the stars. <p/> 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 <i>The Starry Night</i>. 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. <p/> From the same team behind the Caldecott Honor Book <i>The Noisy Paint Box</i> <i>Vincent Can't Sleep</i> is a stunning book that offers insight into the true meaning of creativity and commitment. <p/> Praise for <i>The Noisy Paint Box: </i> <p/> 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. --<i>The New York Times</i> <p/> * Rosenstock's prose strikes a balance between lightheartedness and lyricism. GrandPré's paintings conjure up an entire epoch . . . breathing life into all the characters. --<i>Publishers Weekly </i>starred <p/> * 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. --<i>Booklist </i> starred <p/> * A rich accomplished piece about a pioneer in the art world. --<i>Kirkus Reviews </i> starred <p/> * The book offers diverse potential for different types of study whether one is reading for information or for pleasure. Outstanding. --<i>School Library Journal </i> starred