Painting the Wind

by Michelle Dionetti

Book Overview

Dionetti tells the story of Vincent van Gogh's time in Arles through the fictional eyes of his charlady's daughter, Claudine. The story does not attempt to convey the painter's angst in any deep... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316186023
• ISBN13: 9780316186025
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5

Customer Reviews

Truly Inspirational Literature

The illustrations and story presented by Kevin Hawkes and Michelle Dionetti are an inspiration to the reader. I feel that the central characters of Claudine and Vincent in conjunction with the authenticity of the images and words bring a new life to the myths surrounding Vincent van Gogh. Looking at his life through the eyes of a child we see that his eccentricities are just that and children can understand that characteristic in an adult better than most adults can. Ms. Dionetti has captured Vincent and shines a more sympathetic light on him - as someone who lights a fire in the artistic heart of a young girl from Provence. Kevin Hawkes illustration on the final page of the book speaks volumes.

Beautiful rendition

This is a beautiful rendition of a new way of looking at the life of Van Gogh - through the eyes of a child. Truth or fiction? It's certainly possible. Haven't you ever imagined interacting with a legend? It feeds the imagination.