Planting a Rainbow : Lois Ehlert

Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert is a children’s book about planting a garden of flowers in all the colors of the rainbow. The book is illustrated with Ehlert’s signature collage illustrations, which are made from a variety of materials, including paper, fabric, and paint.
The book begins with a mother and daughter planting bulbs, seeds, and seedlings in their garden. They plant red tulips, orange lilies, yellow daffodils, green grass, bluebells, indigo hyacinths, and violet pansies. As the flowers grow, the mother and daughter water them, weed them, and watch them bloom.

The book ends with the mother and daughter enjoying their beautiful rainbow garden. They sit on a bench and admire the flowers, and they talk about all the different ways that they can use the flowers, such as making bouquets, decorating their home, and giving them to friends as gifts.
Planting a Rainbow is a beautiful and educational book that teaches children about the importance of gardening and the beauty of nature. It is also a great way to introduce children to the colors of the rainbow.
The book has been praised for its colorful illustrations and its simple but engaging story. It has won numerous awards, including the Caldecott Honor Award and the Christopher Award.
Planting a Rainbow is a perfect book for children of all ages. It is a fun and educational read that will teach children about gardening, nature, and the colors of the rainbow.