The Hidden Rainbow: A Springtime Book For Kids

(Hardback)

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All the colors of the rainbow are hidden in the garden, but can the little bee find themwith help from the readerChristie Matheson, author of the popular and acclaimedTap the Magic Tree, brings a garden to life in this bright, interactive picture book about the natural worldand our place within it.

One little bee peeks out on a world of gray and snow.
Shes looking for bright colors and needs you to help them grow.

Bees need a healthy and colorful garden to survive. Luckily, all the colors of the rainbow are hidden in this gardenbut the bees need the readers help to find them. Brush off the camellia tree, tickle the tulips, and even blow a kiss to the lilac tree. With every action and turn of the page, a flower blooms and more bees are drawn to the feast.

Christie Matheson is a master at creating simple picture books that encourage children to engage with the natural world. In The Hidden Rainbow, she introduces the colors of the rainbow, counting, and the basic ecosystem and vocabulary of a garden. Beautiful collage-and-watercolor art captures all the bold colors of a garden throughout the seasons, and the interactive text will captivate young readers at every story time.

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This color/counting/concept book will have young readers buzzing. . . . Readers will learn a lot about both nature and essential concepts. . . . This book is sweeter than honey. Kirkus Reviews(starred review) This title introduces colors, counting, and apiary activities in an engaging fashion. . . . Theres plenty to delight young ones here. Booklist Told in rhyming couplets, this engaging concept book shows young children how people and bees can benefit each other. . . . Search for up to ten bees hidden in the cheerful, brightly-colored illustrations. . . . A charming and interactive story. School Library Journal

Author Bio

Christie Matheson is the author of the popular picture books Tap the Magic Tree, Touch the Brightest Star, Plant the Tiny Seed, Bird Watch, and The Hidden Rainbow. A former editor at Boston magazine and columnist for the Boston Globe, she now lives with her husband and three young children in San Francisco.