A gorgeous, lyrical picture-book biography of Vincent van Gogh by the Caldecott Honor team behind The Noisy Paint Box. Vincent canÕt sleep . . . out, out, out he runs! flying through the gardenÑmarigold, geranium, blackberry, raspberryÑ past the church with its tall steeple, down rolling hills and sandy paths meant for sheep, He dives at last into the velvety, violet heath, snuggles under a blanket of sapphire sky, and looks up, up, up . . . to visit with the stars. 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, The Starry Night. Van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetimeÑbut 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 Paint Box, Vincent CanÕt Sleep is a stunning book that offers insight into the true meaning of creativity and commitment. Praise for The Noisy Paint Box: ÒEven those who arenÕt inspired to visit a museum will take away the lesson of KandinskyÕs life: Listen to what excites you and follow its call.Ó ÑThe New York Times * ÒRosenstockÕs prose strikes a balance between lightheartedness and lyricism. GrandPrÕs paintings conjure up an entire epoch . . . breathing life into all the characters.Ó ÑPublishers Weekly, starred * ÒThe 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.Ó ÑBooklist, starred * ÒA rich, accomplished piece about a pioneer in the art world.Ó ÑKirkus Reviews, starred * ÒThe book offers diverse potential for different types of study, whether one is reading for information or for pleasure. Outstanding.Ó ÑSchool Library Journal, starred
