Explains how rainbows are formed by the colors in sunlight shining through water.

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet! Which color is your favorite? Introduce your child to the colors of the rainbow with this bright, layered board book. Humorous, rhyming text, and bold illustrations introduce each of the seven rainbow colors in turn. Curved and layered "touch-and-feel" board pages increase in size as you move through the book, developing your child's hand-eye coordination as they turn the pages. The final spread shows a "rainbow" of children from all around the world, reinforcing a positive message of diversity and inclusivity. Open the rainbow pages, read the rhyming text together, and spot the objects in each and every color.

In this engaging and visually striking children’s book, Marcus and his mother witness an amazing rainbow in the sky. As the colors begin to fade, Marcus’ mother assures him that he will see many colors in other things that surround him. What will they find on a trip to the grocery shop? Will the fruit and vegetable aisle reveal varieties of color that will enchant and excite Marcus? What else can they find in the store that will offer a range of hue? Colors of the Rainbow will educate young children with its entertaining format and enjoyable lesson about color that also carries a message about the nutritional value of fresh produce

11-19-2020 version People everywhere enjoy seeing rainbows arched over the sky and the seas. They bring a sense of calmness and add beauty in the midst of storms. They symbolize a covenant made by God after the Great Flood. Additionally, there are legends that reveal that a pot of gold can be found at the end of every rainbow. Because people near and far can relate to rainbows, rainbows are referenced throughout this book to express the uniqueness of color. Dare to Be as Different as the Colors in a Rainbow is a book about the importance of respecting differences, regardless of skin color. There is a message in the book to help build self-esteem and self-worth. The analogies between colors in a rainbow, skin color, and apples are to convey a profound message of acceptance and tolerance of others who may look different, talk differently, and even think differently. Undeniable, the colors in a rainbow are different, beautiful, and unique. The same is true about the different skin colors of people. Each skin tone is uniquely beautiful. Conclusively, different skin shades of people make them just as special and as beautiful as the colors in a rainbow. This book is thought-provoking and one that helps remedy racism and draws attention to the blind spot biases, which are not as easy to recognize as racism. An added bonus to the book is that it has undertones of science and history concepts immersed throughout that will greatly benefit students in grades 3 to 12 by providing background knowledge, which transitions into discussions that are more productive in the learning environment. Concepts as the colors of the electromagnetic spectrum, seasons, and the civil war appear in the context of Dare to be as Different as the Colors in a Rainbow, along with other relevant topics, including poetry. 12

A whimsical color concept board book that shares a some fun pop music history while teaching children all the colors of the rainbow. Preschoolers learning to identify colors will love this whimsical book, while music-savvy parents will love the artistic representation of some of their favorite song titles, including Little RED Corvette, BLUE Suede Shoes, and PINK Moon, just to name a few.