Planting a Rainbow

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!

What will your little one discover in this garden of colors?
Learning Colors: Follow along as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple flowers bloom from bulbs, seeds, and seedlings.A Perfect Spring Book: Celebrate the changing seasons and the joy of watching a garden come to life after winter.Parent-Child Activity: A heartwarming story about a mother and daughter working together, inspiring families to try planting their own rainbow.Introduction to Nature: Lois Ehlert’s signature cut-paper collages bring the natural world to life in bold, brilliant textures little hands will love to explore.