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.
0-3 Years
8.5" x 10.8" Paperback
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Science & Nature
Description
About the Book
Bold and exuberant pictures show the planting of a family garden. Bulbs, seeds, and seedlings grow into a brilliant rainbow of colorful flowers that are picked and carried home. And next year, a rainbow can grow all over again! Full-color, die-cut illustrations.
Book Synopsis
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.
Celebrate Earth Day, spring, and the basics of gardening while improving color recognition with Lois Ehlert's Planting a Rainbow!
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
About the Author
LOIS EHLERT has created many celebrated picture books inspired by the world around her. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 10.8 Inches (W) x .1 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 0-3 Years
Sub-Genre: Science & Nature
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: Environment
Format: Paperback
Author: Lois Ehlert
Language: English
Street Date: February 28, 1992
TCIN: 88890436
UPC: 9780152626105
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-5027
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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