--- product_id: 1694236 title: "The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art" price: "16970CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1694236-the-noisy-paint-box-the-colors-and-sounds-of-kandinskys store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art **Price:** 16970CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art - **How much does it cost?** 16970CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1694236-the-noisy-paint-box-the-colors-and-sounds-of-kandinskys) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Caldecott Honor Book Vasya Kandinsky was a proper little boy: he studied math and history, he practiced the piano, he sat up straight and was perfectly polite. And when his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses and flowers—like a proper artist. But as Vasya opened his paint box and began mixing the reds, the yellows, the blues, he heard a strange sound—the swirling colors trilled like an orchestra tuning up for a symphony! And as he grew older, he continued to hear brilliant colors singing and see vibrant sounds dancing. But was Vasya brave enough to put aside his proper still lifes and portraits and paint . . . music? In this exuberant celebration of creativity, Barb Rosenstock and Mary GrandPré tell the fascinating story of Vasily Kandinsky, one of the very first painters of abstract art. Throughout his life, Kandinsky experienced colors as sounds, and sounds as colors—and bold, groundbreaking works burst forth from his noisy paint box. Backmatter includes four paintings by Kandinsky, an author’s note, sources, links to websites on synesthesia and abstract art. Review: best kids book ever - this book is wonderfully illustrated and such an amazing story of Vasya Kandinsky growing up. I felt such a strong connection to his story, I actually originally got this book from the library. I had found it through googling on my kindle about cute illustrated kids books. Of course recommendations popped up, I made a list, checked our local library and I got a huge stack of super cool kids books to read to my little four year old friend. I was so excited to go through the books with her. Anila. And I am not sure why I saved This title for last. We had Pout Pout Fish, and Mr McGee and the Sea, Bats at the Beach, Beckle, and don't take your Alligator to School. GREAT GREAT selection/ collection. We had Those Darn Squirrels also, but she refused to hear about an old man being mean to squirrels. :-) Anyway, I am reading the books to her.. and I Always embellish the stories.. she Is four, adding silly comments about the pictures, adding to the story line.. well, when I got to this book it all went as normal.. (*and I hadn't read the book ahead of time) But, something about his parents treating the boy sorta mean, and not understanding his sensitive nature just resonated with me. I felt myself tear up, and I stopped reading to her. I thought, OH NO.. I can not cry in front of this sweet child. Over a silly cute book. So, I was struggling..and of course we had to turn the pages. I did the best I could. I felt like I had totally botched up this Fantastic book for her. Like I always do.. I wanted to hear her opinion about which book was her favorite. I asked her. She pointed to The Noisy Paintbox. We live in boats, on the ocean. I assumed she would pick Pout Pout Fish, which is ADORABLE by the way. I thought, maybe it was all tooooo many books to absorb/remember.. I spread them out, and said are you sure? and talked alittle about the titles. She adamantly, no, This is my favorite one. I was so Happy I hadn't ruined it for her. photo of Anila attached, she is a special little friend. Whom I believe to be an "old soul". So grown up for her young years. it actually made me cry. Not sure why it gave such strong emotions, but it is my very fav kids book. Review: Beautiful, and perfect amount of info - The book is richly illustrated. The narration is perfect for my 6-8 year olds. The extra info in the back of the book is very useful. I wish they made similar books for more artists and music composers!!! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #38,177 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Children's Art Biographies (Books) #22 in Children's Painting Books (Books) #59 in Children's Historical Biographies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 596 Reviews | ## Images ![The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O4mFUK3eL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ best kids book ever *by L***Y on July 14, 2018* this book is wonderfully illustrated and such an amazing story of Vasya Kandinsky growing up. I felt such a strong connection to his story, I actually originally got this book from the library. I had found it through googling on my kindle about cute illustrated kids books. Of course recommendations popped up, I made a list, checked our local library and I got a huge stack of super cool kids books to read to my little four year old friend. I was so excited to go through the books with her. Anila. And I am not sure why I saved This title for last. We had Pout Pout Fish, and Mr McGee and the Sea, Bats at the Beach, Beckle, and don't take your Alligator to School. GREAT GREAT selection/ collection. We had Those Darn Squirrels also, but she refused to hear about an old man being mean to squirrels. :-) Anyway, I am reading the books to her.. and I Always embellish the stories.. she Is four, adding silly comments about the pictures, adding to the story line.. well, when I got to this book it all went as normal.. (*and I hadn't read the book ahead of time) But, something about his parents treating the boy sorta mean, and not understanding his sensitive nature just resonated with me. I felt myself tear up, and I stopped reading to her. I thought, OH NO.. I can not cry in front of this sweet child. Over a silly cute book. So, I was struggling..and of course we had to turn the pages. I did the best I could. I felt like I had totally botched up this Fantastic book for her. Like I always do.. I wanted to hear her opinion about which book was her favorite. I asked her. She pointed to The Noisy Paintbox. We live in boats, on the ocean. I assumed she would pick Pout Pout Fish, which is ADORABLE by the way. I thought, maybe it was all tooooo many books to absorb/remember.. I spread them out, and said are you sure? and talked alittle about the titles. She adamantly, no, This is my favorite one. I was so Happy I hadn't ruined it for her. photo of Anila attached, she is a special little friend. Whom I believe to be an "old soul". So grown up for her young years. it actually made me cry. Not sure why it gave such strong emotions, but it is my very fav kids book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, and perfect amount of info *by A***R on November 8, 2025* The book is richly illustrated. The narration is perfect for my 6-8 year olds. The extra info in the back of the book is very useful. I wish they made similar books for more artists and music composers!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent service! *by N***Z on December 11, 2024* While it is true that I live in the same state as the seller, I have never had such great service! The book is perfect, the packaging was pristine, and I got it overnight! 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