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Use of a child's perspective renders the subject matter more accessible for children, helps to disguise the educational aspect of the book and brings a fresh sense of wonder to the artist. The illustrations are bright and cheerful, with a couple of repeated motifs, such as van Gogh's pipe and straw hat, to ensure the images are simple but memorable. The writing is simple and spare but with well-chosen words, which should leave children effortlessly remembering that van Gogh painted sunflowers, and that he was unappreciated in his lifetime. The themes are that of being patient, whilst not giving up, in the face of rejection and tolerance of people who are different. (Elizabeth Jones www.writeaway.org.uk )
Delightful… a most attractive introduction to the artist and his work (School Librarian )
The excellent illustrations include some of Van Gogh's own work and the picture of him in his bedroom is cleverly based on his own painting. The story includes the way he was teased and driven away for being different so it leads naturally to discussion of bullying (Books for Keeps )
Delightful… a most attractive introduction to the artist and his work (School Librarian )
The excellent illustrations include some of Van Gogh's own work and the picture of him in his bedroom is cleverly based on his own painting. The story includes the way he was teased and driven away for being different so it leads naturally to discussion of bullying (Books for Keeps )
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Use of a child's perspective renders the subject matter more accessible for children, helps to disguise the educational aspect of the book and brings a fresh sense of wonder to the artist. The illustrations are bright and cheerful, with a couple of repeated motifs, such as van Gogh's pipe and straw hat, to ensure the images are simple but memorable. The writing is simple and spare but with well-chosen words, which should leave children effortlessly remembering that van Gogh painted sunflowers, and that he was unappreciated in his lifetime. The themes are that of being patient, whilst not giving up, in the face of rejection and tolerance of people who are different. -- Elizabeth Jones www.writeaway.org.uk Delightful! a most attractive introduction to the artist and his work School Librarian The excellent illustrations include some of Van Gogh's own work and the picture of him in his bedroom is cleverly based on his own painting. The story includes the way he was teased and driven away for being different so it leads naturally to discussion of bullying Books for Keeps
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Lusciously illustrated in a "mock van Gogh" style that adds to the understanding of his paintings, this book will delight your toddler and your older child, too. Based on real events (though clearly the edited highlights) it will help your child to understand the magic of art, and not just van Gogh's. No happy endings though, this is real life. Anholt treats the delicate subject of Vincent's mental instability and the ear-mutilation episode with sensitivity, understanding and pathos. Camille, the little boy in the title, struggles to come to terms with intolerence and misunderstanding through ignorance, whilst trying to be a real friend to Vincent. It is utterly charming and I have read it and re-read to my kids - because we all like it so much! This is not Anholt's only foray into making "high-brow" subjects like fine art accessible to children. His books on Degas and Picasso are also entirely enchanting.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A lovely book with excellent illustrations encorporating Van Gough's own art work. This book gives a fictional view of Van Gough's thoughts behind some of his most beautiful work. The book comes complete with lesson ideas for year 2, although I used the book with a reception class as we were looking at Van Gough's sunflowers. It was a big hit as the children built up empathy with Van Gough and they produced brillant paintings themselves. It does not mention the ear!! and so is suitable for a primary age and is a fantastic teaching tool, and an easy to afford price!.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I think this is a wonderful way to introduce children to the paintings of Van Gogh through a gentle story of Van Gogh's time in Camille's town. All the illustrations are in a Van Gogh-esque style and the yellow fields, night sky, house and chair etc appear just in the background illustrations. In addition there are reproductions of some portraits and the famous sunflower painting. The story is quite sad as it reflects the true story where Van Gogh is not accepted by the people of the town, but his unhappiness is relatively implicit so my children (2&4) understand this as teasing rather than anything stronger, and at the end when Van Gogh leaves but they just assume he's off to paint elsewhere. If you wanted to draw out lessons on being different, talk about great masters etc. this is a very good starting point.
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Beautiful Story
This is a wonderful book that allows you to introduce children to the great artists through the medium of storytelling. It is beautifully illustrated and a touching story. Read more
Published 16 months ago by mrsatroy
Camille
This book worked perfectly as part of my reception class's 'Van Gogh' topic. It includes many of his paintings and focusses on sunflowers, which is the painting we looked at. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Miss Jackie
learning about art in an interesting, educational way
my son and i really like this book,
it has taught him about van gogh, and enablied him to see and appreciate van goghs paintings within the book too as part of the... Read more
it has taught him about van gogh, and enablied him to see and appreciate van goghs paintings within the book too as part of the... Read more
Published on 15 May 2010 by K. Saxby
Camille and the sunflowers
Beautifully illustrated book with a simple story. Ideal for introducing small children to one of the greatest painters. Read more
Published on 14 May 2010 by Mrs. Claire Miller
Artist study
Excellent context for introducing 'First Level' pupils to the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh.
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by DMR
Book review
Fabulous book, my daughter has just read this in class and couldn't wait to have a copy for herself. Fab book, great story. Well packaged, fast postage - no complaints at all!!
Published on 30 July 2009 by Ms. Deborah James
Lovely book
My 7 year old daughter took this book home from school and we enjoyed reading it so much I decided to get her a copy of her own. Read more
Published on 10 July 2009 by Ali G
A good book for all children
A super book to introduce young children to art and also gardening (planting sunflowers) with a lovely story and pictures of Van Gogh's real pictures.
Published on 9 July 2009 by G. J
Fantastic Book
You will really love this book. It is such a lovely story. I fell in love with it immediately. Theme :- Its ok to be different and people often laugh at things that are... Read more
Published on 17 May 2009 by Olive Ryan
great book for use in school
Used this book as an introduction to Van Gogh for year 4. Great story - would be suitable for year 2 to year 6.
Published on 4 April 2009 by C. Winton
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