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Van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime—but he continued to pursue his unique vision, and ultimately became one of the most beloved artists of all time.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e From the same team behind the Caldecott Honor Book \u003ci\u003eThe Noisy Paint Box\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVincent Can’t Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning book that offers insight into the true meaning of creativity and commitment.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eThe Noisy Paint Box:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Even those who aren’t inspired to visit a museum will take away the lesson of Kandinsky’s life: Listen to what excites you and follow its call.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * “Rosenstock’s prose strikes a balance between lightheartedness and lyricism. GrandPré’s paintings conjure up an entire epoch . . . breathing life into all the characters.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * “The rich word choice is a delight: pistachio, cobalt, and saffron introduce readers to colors while hissing, blaring, and whispering reveal the sounds of the colors. . . . This is a beautiful blend of colors, music, and life.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e starred\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * “A rich, accomplished piece about a pioneer in the art world.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews,\u003c\/i\u003e starred\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * “The book offers diverse potential for different types of study, whether one is reading for information or for pleasure. 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Houdini knew just how to captivate his audience, whether it was leaping from a bridge or freeing himself from a straitjacket. But in true magician's fashion, he kept a secret so great that not many people knew about, and that was his love for books!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a young boy in Budapest, Harry learned to read at his father's knee. After the family emigrated to America, Harry grew up to be the amazing Houdini--but never lost his love of reading. He spent the rest of his life collecting all kinds of rare and unusual books, almost entirely about magic. 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