Planting a Rainbow
by Lois Ehlert (Author)
In this perennial classic by Caldecott Honor-winning author Lois Ehlert, little ones learn the colors of the rainbow as they watch a plants grow in a beautifully vibrant garden.
Through brilliant, textured cut paper collages, the story follows the progress of a mother and daughter in their backyard as they plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings and nurture their growth into flowers. Bold, spare text and dazzling illustrations will inspire readers to take a closer look at the natural world and maybe even start a garden of their own.
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Review quotes
"The stylized representations of flower species are labeled throughout, allowing young children to get an idea of how each flower type contributes to the rainbow effect."—"Booklist"
"A splendid beginning book of colors and flowers cleverly arranged for young readers."—"The Horn Book"
"Young readers will love watching the garden grow."—"San Francisco Chronicle"
"A dazzling celebration . . . of the garden, the power of shape and color, and the harmony of text and image."—"School Library Journal"
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