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This could inspire young artists as this gives us a glimpse of Kandinsky‘s life and rise of his art fame journey.

I‘ve had this book for YEARS and finally read it. Sweet story about a 13yo discovering and growing into herself and her synesthesia- meaning she sees colors and shapes in letters, numbers and sounds.

I enjoyed the first half about Rosie more than the second half about Helen. Every other chapter time shifts & I enjoyed the “now“ more than the “before“ chapters. Set in Sonoma Valley, it was fun to read about the descriptions of the vineyard. I would read more of the author's novels when I'm in the mood for historical fiction. The main character has synesthesia which reminded me of YA novel A Mango Shaped Space by Wendy Mass.

“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.