Vincent Van Gogh by Elizabeth Ripley (Purple House Press)Elizabeth Ripley tells a warm, understanding story of the great artist Vincent van Gogh. His arduous life, his struggles against poverty, his determination to continue painting despite lack of recognition, are discussed with dignity and empathy. Much of the story is told by van Gogh himself, as his personality authentically emerges through letters written to family and friends. All paintings are in full color, with a few extra sketches and paintings

and truly enjoy the experience

Tattercoats

a graduate of Denver Seminary

Her book Inside the Cuban Revolution won the American Historical Association's 2003 Herbert Feis Award

#9 on the New York Times Best Seller list (Animal Books)

she was able to preserve the landscape that had inspired her art

Because their resources were limited

Educators can use this title to teach these text features along with picture captions and an engaging

Get ready for even more zany weird-but-true fun with 1

makes black walnut honey

Bess Streeter Aldrich conveys the strength of everyday things

and The Guardian fiction prize