pickI 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.
pickThis 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.
pickThis 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.
pickOh I really loved this emotional, heart-breaking audiobook. I couldn‘t stop listening to it! With two narrators sections dealing with past & present, the book opens with Rosie, 17, orphaned & pregnant, on her way to what she thought was a home for mothers but is instead a hospital with a much darker mission. Helen, a nanny in Austria for a family with a disabled child is among the first to see the truth of the Nazi regime. Keep the tissues handy!
If you haven‘t read this book yet, you MUST get it in paperback.
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