Vincent, Theo and the Fox is an adventure story for children inspired by the paintings of Vincent van Gogh. As boys, Vincent and his brother Theo wonder what they should be when they grow up. They spy a mischievous fox sneaking into a farmer's cart and give chase. On this imaginative journey through over thirty of van Gogh's greatest works, the boys - and the fox - discover how to become the best you can be when you grow up. It is also a sweet story about brotherhood. An epilogue gives a brief, factual biography of van Gogh.
When Jamie and her brother Billy are trapped inside a painting, they want nothing more than to get back to the real museum. But every time they try going back, the museum disappears. They need to find Paul C zanne to reveal the trick to getting home--and that's not easy. To find him, they need to learn how to experience and appreciate artistic works.Step into a world of art and adventure with Jamie and Billy as they navigate among several styles of painting by artists from six countries. In the form of a mystery, the two children learn to recognize the work of Paul C zanne as compared to Claude Monet, Isaac Levitan, and others. The book is exciting on its own and can also support a student's understanding of the National Core Arts Standards. Grades 2 to 4.
When Jamie and her brother Billy are trapped inside a painting, they want nothing more than to get back to the real museum. But every time they try going back, the museum disappears. They need to find Paul C zanne to reveal the trick to getting home--and that's not easy. To find him, they need to learn how to experience and appreciate artistic works.Step into a world of art and adventure with Jamie and Billy as they navigate among several styles of painting by artists from six countries. In the form of a mystery, the two children learn to recognize the work of Paul C zanne as compared to Claude Monet, Isaac Levitan, and others. The book is exciting on its own and can also support a student's understanding of the National Core Arts Standards. Grades 2 to 4.
Step into the art of Vincent van Gogh. Follow young Vincent and his brother Theo as they chase a fox on an imaginary adventure through the artists greatest paintings, including The Starry Night, Vincent's Bedroom, and Wheatfield with Crows. On their magical journey, the boys - and the fox - experience failure. From it, they discover how to become the best you can be when you grow up."A charming, unique way to introduce youngsters to great art while providing an important message."-Kirkus Reviews.The book combines storytelling with full-color reproductions of 30 van Gogh paintings. Young readers will appreciate his art in a deeper way, discover details of van Gogh's life, and learn how siblings achieve a shared goal."Van Gogh and a fox make art more fun... It's not a long or hard book to read. But the colorful paintings jump off the pages and will give you a lot to think about.... Macaluso includes information on each of the paintings in the book.... He] wants to share the beauty of the art world with all kids. And even if they don't admit it right away, it's cool. Very cool."- Marylou Tousignant, The Washington Post, KidsPost
