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Young Vincent van Gogh: The Early Life and Childhood of Vincent van Gogh for Kids
Paperback
Publisher: SD
Published: Jan 12 2026
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.34 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Long before the swirling skies and sunflower fields, there was a quiet boy with deep questions, big feelings, and a mind full of wonder. This book traces the early years of Vincent van Gogh-not the famous painter, but the boy who would one day become him. With the same careful eye he later turned to his art, young Vincent noticed the world in ways others didn't. He wrestled with doubt, struggled in school, worked hard, and searched for a place where he truly belonged.
Written for adult readers who want a fresh perspective on a well-known figure, this story explores how a sensitive, curious, and often misunderstood child slowly began to find his voice. Through thoughtful storytelling, the book reveals the small, quiet moments that shaped his heart long before anyone called him a genius. You'll walk with him through muddy fields, quiet classrooms, and long walks with his sketchbook. You'll meet the people who mattered most-his brother Theo, his family, his teachers-and see how each experience added a layer to the man he would become.
This is not a book about paintings. It's a story about becoming-about how the roots of creativity, connection, and resilience can grow even in the most uncertain beginnings.
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