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Vincent Paints His House
Vincent Paints His House
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: March 11, 2016
Review
Vincent is depicted as a somewhat scattered man who has decides to paint his house. Even young readers will notice that he is not carrying a gallon of house paint; indeed he has a box of artist tube paints. With the help of smaller residents of his home a truly wonderful effect is achieved.
What a neat introduction to the work of Vincent Van Gogh and to his tools of the trade. Each time a color is suggested Vincent selects four tubes of various shades as he prepares to mix his preferred hue. Arnold's art work is right on target adding humor and appeal to the text. Primary school art teachers will especially appreciate this title as it exposes students to color theory and to a famous painter. Add this to primary school collections and gift to children who love humor as well as color.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Arnold, Tedd
Illustrator: Arnold, Tedd
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Holiday House
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780823432103
Price: 16.95