Planting a Rainbow Lap Board Book

Author: Lois Ehlert

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. This lap-sized board book is perfect for sharing.

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.

Celebrate Earth Day, spring, and the basics of gardening while improving color recognition with Lois Ehlert's Planting a Rainbow!

Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 03/01/2008
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 9.26h x 10.15w x 1.05d
ISBN: 9780152063047
Audience: Baby-Preschool

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 51031 / Planting a Rainbow


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 279 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 279 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
LOIS EHLERT has created many celebrated picture books inspired by the world around her. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.