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Who Was Vincent van Gogh?

AUTHOR Manzanero, Paula K.; Who Hq; Copeland, Gregory
PUBLISHER Penguin Young Readers Group (10/21/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Learn about the Dutch artist behind beloved paintings like The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and over thirty self-portraits in this fascinating biography about Vincent Van Gogh for young readers.

Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. During his lifetime, he sold just one painting. This misunderstood painter was passionate about his craft and created over 2,100 pieces of art in just over a decade before he passed away at the age of thirty-seven. Bold shades of blue and yellow, dramatically thick paint application, and heavy brush strokes define Vincent's pieces that are now adored by millions of people all over the world.

In his brief life, Vincent was an often lonely person who struggled with his mental health. Yet he was always supported by his brother Theo, who encouraged Vincent as he pursued his dreams of being a painter. Much of what we know about Vincent today is thanks to the hundreds of letters from him that Theo kept safe.

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ISBN-13: 9780448489575
ISBN-10: 0448489570
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 112
Carton Quantity: 72
Product Dimensions: 5.30 x 0.30 x 7.50 inches
Weight: 0.25 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Ikids
Country of Origin: US
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Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Art
Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - History
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical
Grade Level: 3rd Grade - 7th Grade
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Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
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Learn about the Dutch artist behind beloved paintings like The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and over thirty self-portraits in this fascinating biography about Vincent Van Gogh for young readers.

Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. During his lifetime, he sold just one painting. This misunderstood painter was passionate about his craft and created over 2,100 pieces of art in just over a decade before he passed away at the age of thirty-seven. Bold shades of blue and yellow, dramatically thick paint application, and heavy brush strokes define Vincent's pieces that are now adored by millions of people all over the world.

In his brief life, Vincent was an often lonely person who struggled with his mental health. Yet he was always supported by his brother Theo, who encouraged Vincent as he pursued his dreams of being a painter. Much of what we know about Vincent today is thanks to the hundreds of letters from him that Theo kept safe.

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