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