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12/5/13

Vincent van Gogh and the Colors of the Wind

Author: Chiara Lossani
Illustrator: Octavia Monaco
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2011
Awards: Children's Book Council Children's Choices 2012
Genre: Nonfiction Biography
Reading Level: Grade 3-4
Brief Overview: The biography of Vincent van Gogh is told in a story form so readers paint his life into a visual portrait as he once did various sceneries, surroundings, and landscapes.
Integrated Idea: Students will create a mini storybook with pictures to portray their own lives.
Reviewer's Name and Affiliation: Ashley Offenberg, Teacher Candidate, Valdosta State University
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