The Little People, Big Dreams series has over 100 books and I’ve read a nice sampling of them. Vincent van Gogh covers his early life, relationship with his brother and his turning to do his own art. It does include his cutting off his own ear and refers to his mental instability as his mind being unwell. I love Van Gogh. I wish that this book was written for older grades and that more complexity could be shared. But as a book for ages 4-7, it covers the basics and includes lovely colorful illustrations.

This is a perfect child-level biography of Vincent van Gogh. His story can be a little dark in spots, but it is handled quite well in this book and addressed appropriately for the age group.

Now this is how it should be done – not just this series, but any attempt at young biographies. Of course we don't get the end, but we have the nitty-gritty of the ear episode, the black spells, the early gloomy artwork, coloured "like dusty potatoes"… In a series that so often has dreadful visuals, these are amongst the best it's ever had – nicely attuning themselves to van Gogh's output, and scattering clues to his art throughout – the wispy trees from "Starry Night" are actually on the second spread here, as if van Gogh was forever learning and taking inspiration. We see Vincent in the yellow room, of "Bedroom in Arles" fame, but while it's definitely based on his work it's not some misguided, slavish tribute.

The visual references might mean little if the words didn't work, but they do, and this is now the standout junior biography of the Dutchman. He failed at several careers before painting, and still never sold more than a handful of them, but as we see here even when we're down in the dumps, doing something we love – especially if others love us doing it – is always a key to success.

Wow, incredibly well written book. I love the “Little People, Big Dream” series for my kids. This one will definitely be a go to for us. Aside from seeing Vincent van Gogh’s art and knowing about his ear incident- I never knew about his brother Theo being supportive and encouraging him to pursue art. I also like how this book brings up mental health in a way that can more easily make sense to kids.

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

The story introduces young readers to it's subject via beautiful illustrations, painted in bright colours reminiscent of the painter's most popular work. The writing is clear and concise, if a bit simplistic. If they publish it in Bulgaria, so I'll definitely recommend it as.a at the bookstore I work at.

An age-appropriate introduction to Vincent van Gogh, perfect for its intended audience, and the illustrations are STUNNING. I loved them so much, I would like a physical copy of this little book for that alone.

Last year I had the pleasure of visiting an immersive Van Gogh experience. This book does a great job of embodying his art style and work. I felt like I could have been looking at his work through this book. I loved the actual paintings being remade as part of the pages.

I enjoyed learning about his life and can see how this is the perfect format for younger children. It delt with his big feelings in an age appropriate way while still highlighting that even kids can feel this way (sad, lonely, rejection, defeat, etc.)

Young Vincent was something of a loner who sometimes had difficulty with his emotions. He tried a variety of jobs until he discovered that painting suited him. He worked to develop his own style and now his paintings are known the world over.

There are several things that I like about this book. The illustrations are fun. The story itself stays away from the darker times in van Gogh’s life (which is appropriate for this story). Author Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara instead focuses on the search to find meaningful work despite having challenges with emotional regulation. Overall, the story is uplifting and offers hope to children who might feel othered because of their interests or emotional regulation challenges.

This book is great for kids who are interested in art or history. This is one in the series Little People, Big Dreams.

I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing–Frances Lincoln Children’s Books , and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Informative book filled with lovely nods to Van Gogh’s most famous works, and the importance of having someone who believes in you and encourages you.

A beautiful picture book for young readers featuring the incredible biography of the artist Vincent Van Gogh. The illustrations to accompany this story are just stunning as they portray the colour, light and beauty of Van Gogh's beautiful work, such as the starry night and the sunflowers. His life was as colourful as his painted work. It is lovely to share great artists with young children and share the rich artistic culture with a new generation. My daughter is an avid collector of all the Little People, Big Dreams books, even now at 11years. She loves the gorgeous pictures and mini biographies that give her a glimpse into people's, cultures and important instances in the history of our world. This will make the perfect addition to her collection. #VincentVanGogh #mariaisabelsanchezvegara #netgalley

Favorite kids series, beautifully illustrated, wonderfully inspiring, incredibly inclusive, love this one!

A marvelous addition to one of my fav "little bio" series for kids. The illustrations are exquisite, and young readers will learn about the challenging life of the artist in a way that gives them compassion for him and awe for his art. Also includes a helpful timeline and photos,

Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the digital copy of this book; I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is the 3rd book in the Little People Big Dreams series that I've read, and this is the best one yet. Tackling such a complex and troubled person as van Gogh in a children's book is not for the faint of heart. I thought the prose was good and the illustrations even better.

Would recommend this series to parents with little ones.

I absolutely love this series of biographies. As a big art lover I found this one particularly special. The author and illustrator have done a beautiful job of combining Van Gogh's art into the illustrations in an immersive way.

I'll be getting a copy of this for my classroom as I think it is a wonderful way of introducing both an artist and their art to children.

Thank you so much to @netgalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the chance to read for review. I loved it.

We recently went to see some of Vincent can gogh work. And when I came home with a copy of one of his pieces, my son asked who it was by. So when this book came in for review I jumped..

These books are my favourite books to show kids important people. This dealt with Vincent mental health struggles in age appropriate manners.

I will be purchasing this

As a big fan of both the LPBD series and Van Gogh, I was excited to see this title pop up. The text is well pitched, and gives a broad strokes overview of key moments of van Gogh's life, and the illustrations are brilliant. I would've loved more details in the back matter, in this instance it didn't add more than what was already laid out in the main text which was a missed opportunity.

I really love how inspiring this series of books are, showing children so many interesting careers that people can do and a multitude of other ways that ordinary people have changed the world. From activists and athletes to inventors and artists, there's something for everyone here.

I was intrigued by this particular biography because Vincent Van Gogh had a fairly sad life. This book doesn't shy away from the facts (his unhappiness at boarding school, struggling to find work, and mental health issues that led him to cut off an ear) yet it manages to find an inspiring and hopeful message about trying different things and not giving up when we fail at something. Another excellent addition to the series.

A beautifully illustrated book on the life of Vincent Van Gogh. The text was easy to follow and the timeline at the end was helpful as well. I wish there was a little more detail, but for a children’s book the basics are all covered.

I really enjoy these Little People, Big Dreams books. I have read many! Like the others, this has beautiful illustrations and easy to read text. These are ideal if you want to know about someone famous. I love the timeline at the end too. This one, is all about Vincent Van Gogh who everyone knows about but it was nice to follow his life story in this quick and easy to follow book. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This may be my favorite Little People Big Dreams book yet! I loved that while I read this I felt like I was learning more about Vincent Van Gogh, and that the information was easy to digest and comprehend. I thought that the illustrations were super cute, and I loved the color palates. I will definitely recommend this book to my customers of all ages!