Thanks to NetGalley & DK Children's for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Beautiful illustrations, I was glad they didn't just "copy" van Gogh's art style throughout the book, it was the artist's original style, but van Gogh's original works were spread out throughout the book so we could get a better sense of his style and creativity.

I was worried how they'd handle the darker aspects of van Gogh's life, perhaps trying to simplify it or ignore it? Thankfully, the writer did a fantastic job of being honest. Vincent was a wonderful artist but had a troubled history, especially in regards to his struggle with his mental health, and the book doesn't sugar coat it. It doesn't go into too much detail either so it wouldn't scare kids off that much. Thank you for not ignoring his history and explaining his chaotic life!

Thank goodness the writer emphasized Theo and Vincent's brotherly bond, a lot of stories seem to gloss over that, but in this story, Theo is a positive influence throughout Vincent's life which was 100% true. 

I appreciate the questions throughout the book to the reader, challenging them to draw what they see in the world around them, it's great for encouraging creativity! 

The timeline of paintings at the end is absolutely beautiful and informative. This is a fantastic book for all ages!