Little Guides to Great Lives: Vincent Van Gogh (Van Gogh Museum)

Learn all about the life and artwork of Vincent van Gogh in this illustrated biography, officially published by the Van Gogh Museum, perfect for ages 7+.

Learn all about one of the world’s most famous artists in this vibrantly illustrated biography, full of artwork and letters from throughout his life. From his early life in the Netherlands to his life as an artist, journey with Van Gogh as he travels through Europe, writing letters to his family as he goes. Discover how he used the world around him as the subjects for hundreds of drawings and paintings, and why his paintings are still some of the most loved in the world.

Little Guides to Great Lives is a series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. From Curie to Kahlo and Darwin to Da Vinci, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colorful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

Fiz Osborne is an author, editor, and former publisher who is brilliant at developing creative, child friendly, and highly commercial picture books. Under the pen name Emma Adams, Fiz has authored many books for children across picture books and nonfiction. She lives in London.