Vincent's Starry Night and Other Stories: A Children's History of Art

An enthralling journey through 40,000 years of art, from prehistoric cave paintings right up to the present day. Discover artists and their art around the world, in exciting and imaginative tales about artists and the way they created their work. 

Written by educator and art historian Michael Bird, and illustrated by Kate Evans, the book also features reproductions of the famous artworks discussed, a comprehensive timeline of events, and extra feature spreads on places connected with art.

This is a beautiful and engaging introduction to art for any home or school library.

"A fabulously lucid, engaging book which unrolls our human history of art from the cave painters to Ai Weiwei's millions of hand-painted porcelain sunflower seeds. There's so much knowledge packed into this exquisitely illustrated treasure-house of stories for children - and their parents."
Helen Dunmore

"A handsomer and more substantial history of art for young readers."
The Wall Street Journal