They will delight in the colorful and simple pictures as they 'travel' from picking flower bulbs. Planting a Rainbow is a delightful book that will show children the wonderful process of growing a garden and recognizing the colors of the rainbow. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist. Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert Find it a library View a sample of this picture book on YouTube.

You can use them, but you don't have to use them. *Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. Share in their special time by reading about the ways in which the Earth works in every season to bloom a beautifully colored garden. Have the kids make their own rainbow garden by using different colors of construction paper to cut out various flowers, and pipe cleaners for stems. Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert is a beautifully illustrated book with a simple story about an annual tradition a child and her mother have planting bulbs, seeds, and seedlings together. Seedlings - a young plant that is grown from seedĭiscussion topics for during/after reading:ĭo you have a favorite flower? What color is it? Sow - to plant a seed by scattering it in the ground What do you think the book is about based on the cover and title?Ĭatalogs - a book containing things that you can buy and useīulbs - a rounded part of some plants that is under the ground and that grows into a new plant during the growing season Lois Ehlert's bold collage illustrations include six pages of staggered width, presenting all the flowers of each color of the rainbow.Īn easy way to remember the colors of the rainbow: This educational and enjoyable book helps children understand how to plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings, and nurture their growth. Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Volunteers needed in May! Click here to sign up.