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The First Starry Night
During his lifetime, Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting. Today, however, he is recognized as one of the world's great artists. "The First Starry Night" is a beautiful introduction to van Gogh's work as well as a moving story about the true meaning of friendship and brotherhood.
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
February 3rd 2001
by Charlesbridge Publishing
(first published April 1998)
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I like how the illustrator tried to mimic Van Gogh' technique in painting...I don't think they're successful but they get the credit for trying.
Part of Van Gogh's life is illuminated through the words of a little boy.
I like how the writer addressed Van Gogh's mental illness
(1)"...why aren't you afraid of me? The other children are." "Because I see you feeding the stray dog. And Melon the cat likes you." "And what if I talk to myself?" he asks. "I do that too, when I'm working in the kitchen alon...more
Part of Van Gogh's life is illuminated through the words of a little boy.
I like how the writer addressed Van Gogh's mental illness
(1)"...why aren't you afraid of me? The other children are." "Because I see you feeding the stray dog. And Melon the cat likes you." "And what if I talk to myself?" he asks. "I do that too, when I'm working in the kitchen alon...more
Nov 12, 2012
Brittany Black
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