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“For the first time, he painted what he heard!”

In the classroom, this book can link to lessons about creativity, self-expression, and the importance of following one‘s passions, encouraging students to explore their own artistic abilities.

This book was published in 2014 and is a picture book that falls under the genre of children's nonfiction. It tells the inspiring story of Vasily Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art, who discovered the magical connection between color and sound through his unique paint box. This book received the 2015 Caldecott Honor.

"I can hear the colors!"

teachers can use this book to explore the history of abstract art and Kandinsky's techniques. Students can create their own abstract pieces and discuss their meanings.

This picture book tells the story of Wassily Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art, and how he was inspired by the world around him. Through vivid illustrations and rhythmic text, Rosenstock captures Kandinsky's creativity and passion for art. The book explores the connection between art and emotion, making it a delightful read. It inspires readers to see the beauty in creativity.

Published: 2014
This is a book about a young boy who loves everything to be very proper until he opens up a paint box given to him by his aunt. He starts painting what he hears and soon finds that no one else hears colors the way he does.
Awards: Caldecott Medal, ALSC Notable Children's Books, Notable Social Studies Trade Books, ILA Teachers' Choice Reading List, Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Award

Tomorrow‘s read aloud.

“Is it a house?” “Is it a flower?” “What‘s it supposed to be?”

I love how he didn't care what anyone thought of him and decided to choose his own path in his own way and it turned out for the better! Very motivational.

The Noisy Paint Box by Barb Rosenstock was such an adorable read. It is about an aunt who gives Vasily who is Moscow a paint box. No one knows what to make of the wild shapes he creates. Vasily doesn‘t just see the colors, he hears them. He then decides to study art and his teachers steer him toward traditional subjects. He resists, and his works become the art world‘s first abstract paintings. He was told he was crazy but he didn't listen Amazing

Great read about art and doing what you love.

The Noisy Paint box is a Caldecott award winning HF book, written by Barb Rosenstock and Illustrated by Mary Grandpre, this book will be a great AS. The book is based of a man named Vasily Kandinsky who was born in Moscow, Russia into a very strict family. He had to do what his parents expected of him, he was discouraged to think outside the box and he learns to find his voice. The theme of this story is to never let anyone negative opinions

The Noisy Paint Box, a nonfiction(NF) picture book, won the Caldecott Medal for its incredible illustrations. It is a fantastic book for children to read and learn about individuality, passion, and hard work. The book tells the story of a Russian artist, Vasya Kandinsky, and his journey through schooling and life. I would use this book as a shared reading(SR) followed by this fun lesson.

This Caldecott Honor book is a HF and B picture book written by Barb Rosenstock and Illustrated by Mary Grandpré. A RA would be necessary because the vocabulary is complex. Vasya Kandinsky is one the of the first abstract artist who didn't start off as an artist. As I was reading the book about this little Russian boy who always did the right thing. He didn't follow his passion because it wasn't proper. I was intrigued and then after reading

We haven‘t read this yet, but my son picked it out at our most recent trip to the library. 🎨 #emojinov #paint #palette

This book is a MUST read! It's a wonderfully vivid historical fiction picture book that takes you into the colorful world of Vasya Kandinsky. I read it to my blended K-2 elementary and they also enjoyed it. I came up with a fun activity for them as well so they could experience the book with all of there senses. #UCFLAE3414sp17 https://www.state.lib.la.us/files/LYRC/TheNoisyPaintbox_Guide_WEB.pdf

This is a fictionalized history of artist Vasily Kandinsky. When he heard music he saw paintings. He is now known as one of the first abstract artists. If you choose this book, go with the print edition and leave the digital edition alone.