


Unfortunately, the CIP information, the names and locations of the Roulin family paintings, and a biographical note about Van Gogh are printed inside the book covers under the jacket flaps. This sad tale can stand alone, and, while it omits important details, its tone matches that of other accounts of Van Gogh's short life. The boy visits the man and takes him sunflowers, but the townspeople drive Vincent away because he's too odd and he doesn't have what they consider a real job.

They give him furniture and friendship, and he paints a picture of each member of their family. Grade 2-4-In this story that has roots in historical fact, Camille and his postman father meet a stranger who comes to their town with no money and no friends.
