Vincent can't sleep...out, out, out he runs! flying through the garden--marigold, geranium, blackberry, raspberrypast the church with its tall steeple, down rolling hills and sandy paths meant for sheep, to dive at last into the wild, velvety, violet heaththat hugs him tight, pulling up the covers on a sapphire sky. Shhhhhh.Vincent van Gogh often found himself unable to sleep and wandered under starlit skies. Those night-time experiences provided the inspiration for many of his paintings, including his most famous, The Starry Night. Van Gogh only sold 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.From the same team behind the Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paintbox about Kandinksy, Vincent Can't Sleep is a stunning book that offers insight into the true meaning of creativity and commitment.
About the Author
Barb Rosenstock is the author of the Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paintbox, also illustrated by Mary Grandpré, as well as The Camping Trip that Changed America, illustrated by Mordecai Gerstein and Fearless: The Story of Racing Legend Louise Smith, illustrated by Scott Dawson. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband, sons and two big poodles.