The text explains Van Gogh's life and works, including his inspiring pursuit of artistic excellence and his struggles with mental health. The book showcases more than 25 of Van Gogh's most famous works. It also features quotes from Van Gogh's writings in cartoon-style speech bubbles and includes a timeline of the artist's life and a short glossary of art terms for kids.
Author SUSIE HODGE is an art historian, author, artist and journalist with more than 100 books to her name. She has an MA in the History of Art from Birkbeck, University of London, and is a Fellow of the RSA.
Illustrator TERESA BELLÓN was born in Spain in 1987. After studying illustration in Madrid she became an illustrator of childrens books. Influenced by Portuguese and Nordic illustrators, her art is characterised by a touch of naivety and expressive use of colour.
