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kailawil's review
5.0
I've been a fan of Kandinsky for a long time--I remember staring at one of his paintings in a book in art class in elementary school. This book was awesome. A really great way to introduce synesthesia and abstract art to kids. I especially loved the last page--a kid sitting in front of one of his paintings, asking "what is it?" Kandinsky says "It's my art. How does it make you feel?"
shighley's review
5.0
A wondrous book. I could almost hear the music from looking at the illustrations. One measure of a good book is that it leaves me wanting more information. I do want to learn more about Vasily Kandinsky, as well as synesthesia.
mjfmjfmjf's review
4.0
A Caldecott Honor Award winning picture book about an apparently well-known art figure with synesthesia. It was quite readable and the art quite approachable. And though it was fictionalized, it did give the feel of truth. And the inclusion of a page of non-fiction with a few paintings at the end was a good touch.
snazel's review
3.0
It's pretty? Serves as a decent introduction to Kandinsky and/or synesthesia, but I wouldn't really seek to read this one again. I want my picture books to be gorgeous, fascinating or funny. This one is just decent.
alysona's review
5.0
This book made me want to paint, listen to music, go see some Kandinskys... I hope it does the same for kids.
jillyd's review
5.0
Well written, beautifully illustrated, and very informative. A wonderful introduction to Kandinsky and his art for children (or even adults!).
misspentdays's review
5.0
The Noisy Paint Box, beautifully illustrated by Mary Grandpre, is the Caldecott Honor story of abstract artist Vasya Kandinsky.
Barb Rosenstock does a fantastic job of showing the relentless normality of Kandinsky's upbringing. The burst of color when the paint box is opened feels magical. Combining that influx of color and Rosenstock's use of onomatopoeias, really helps this stand out in young Vasya's early life.
The combination of text and illustration in The Noisy Paint Box fantastically demonstrate the hows and whys of the birth of abstract art from this previously sedate lawyer. These pages also do a great job of illustrating synesthesia.
While the primary audience is elementary school, it would be a fun supplement for both art history and psychology classes. Vasya Kandinsky marched to the beat of his own colorful drum, which is a tale inspiring to all ages.
Barb Rosenstock does a fantastic job of showing the relentless normality of Kandinsky's upbringing. The burst of color when the paint box is opened feels magical. Combining that influx of color and Rosenstock's use of onomatopoeias, really helps this stand out in young Vasya's early life.
The combination of text and illustration in The Noisy Paint Box fantastically demonstrate the hows and whys of the birth of abstract art from this previously sedate lawyer. These pages also do a great job of illustrating synesthesia.
While the primary audience is elementary school, it would be a fun supplement for both art history and psychology classes. Vasya Kandinsky marched to the beat of his own colorful drum, which is a tale inspiring to all ages.
readingthroughtheages's review
5.0
Great story of Kandinsky and how he transformed his art into abstract art. Great introduction to this artist, and the author did a great job choosing just the right words to bring the story to life and the illustrator's work just draws your eyes to the page. This book will leave young readers asking "why?"... why did he have to change his paintings? why did he hear sounds when he painted?