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elizabethzj's review
5.0
There are several popular biography series for children, but What the Artist Saw stands out by using art to tell the artist's story, and by inviting the reader to create art of their own with prompts relating to the narrative. The book discussed van Gogh's experience with mental illness and his eventual suicide delicately and honestly. This title and its series are a welcome addition to biography collections for middle grade kids, and can be recommended to fans of Who Was? and Little People, Big Dreams.
Thank you to NetGalley & DK Children's for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley & DK Children's for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
libraryrobin's review
3.0
The biographical narrative is well done and I enjoyed reading it. The prompts to the reader are intrusive and annoying, interrupting the flow of the story and I did not like them.
e_ramirez_ortega's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I would like a copy of this biography for my personal library. It's art tips and guides are placed effectively throughout the text and inspire the reader to give art a try, utilizing some of van Gogh's techniques and processes. It's a good, handy book that engages the student to learn more and acquire a desire to create art as Vincent liked to do.