Rainbow Colors - by Yvonne Pearson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A poetic and visually bold picture book that brings each color of the rainbow to life through lyrical language, nature-inspired imagery, and expressive design.

"What a fun take on teaching colors to children. The descriptive examples will elevate your child's vocabulary and the bright, detailed illustrations will bring these examples to life." --Midwest Book Review

What color is cheerful, or calm, or full of mystery?

Rainbow Colors invites young readers to explore the beauty, personality, and emotion of each color--from cardinals and carrots to oceans and amethysts. Children will delight in guessing each hue before it's revealed, making this an engaging read-aloud that's perfect for classrooms, storytime, or quiet exploration.

What Makes Rainbow Colors Shine:

- INTERACTIVE & EDUCATIONAL: Combines STEM and SEL learning with a playful guessing-game format that builds color recognition and emotional vocabulary.
- STUNNING DESIGN: Hand-lettered typography and bold, textured illustrations create a strong visual identity that stands out on shelves and gift tables.
- BEAUTY MEETS SUBSTANCE: Goes beyond basic color naming--each page evokes the feeling of a hue, fostering sensory and emotional connections.
- CLASSROOM & GIFT-READY: A joyful, sturdy hardcover that belongs in preschool classrooms, storytime circles, and personal libraries alike.

Whether you're teaching color concepts or sharing a moment of wonder, Rainbow Colors is a vibrant celebration of how we see--and feel--the world around us.

Review Quotes

"What a fun take on teaching colors to children. The descriptive examples will elevate your child's vocabulary and the bright, detailed illustrations will bring these examples to life."-- "Midwest Book Review"

"This book by Yvonne Pearson is so clever... my 3-year-old preschool students absolutely LOVE IT! Guess the color by the descriptions - cheerful, calm, mysterious, and the items they color like carrots & oceans!"--Jeni Hawkins, ThatsJustJeni.com

"An engaging look at colors--and the emotions they evoke."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

Yvonne Pearson is the author of Little Loon Finds His Voice, a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (STEM Selection) and Silver Winner in the PubWest Book Design Awards, which also received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Her other books include Sadie Braves the Wilderness (2017) and Too Many Hugs (2023). Yvonne lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she enjoys hiking, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Carole Chevalier is a French graphic designer and published illustrator with a fun and colorful style bursting with joy. Illustrating children's books and bringing to life imaginative products for kids is her happy place. She also loves creating beautiful lettering, unique book covers and bold branding. After living for more than 5 years in North Wales, where she started her career, she now lives in Brittany, France, with her husband.