What Makes a Rainbow?: A Magic Ribbon Book [Board book]

Betty Ann Schwartz (Author), Dona Turner (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

A rainbow of ribbons magically appear when you open the pages of this innovative book! Toddlers will love listening to the charming story and seeing a different colored ribbon with the turn of each page. The last page is sure to delight with all the colors of the rainbow. What a fun way to learn colors!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Board book: 14 pages
• Publisher: Piggy Toes Press (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581170769
• ISBN-13: 978-1581170764
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > Basic Concepts > Colors

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO BE INQUISITIVE & TO LISTEN & LEARN, October 24, 2002

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This review is from: What Makes a Rainbow?: A Magic Ribbon Book (Board book)

WHAT MAKES A RAINBOW? is a winner because it's clever, well-made, colorful, educational, beautifully illustrated and sturdy. (No, a child can't rip out the ribbons; however, don't give them any scissors! Ha.) Little Rabbit asks his mother, "What makes a rainbow?" and she tells him to ask his friends. He proceeds to ask: Ladybug/Red, Mr. Fox/Orange, Little Chick/Yellow, Mr. Grasshopper/Green, Bluebird/Blue, and Butterfly/Purple. (Where are the MRS.? Hmm.) Every page is predominantly one color and with each turn of the page, a shiny ribbon appears, each under the previous--an inventive idea! Love it.

At the end, Little Rabbit's mother reappears and says, "Now you know what makes a rainbow: RAIN, COLORS--red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and SUNSHINE!" I like the way she suggested he ask others; this shows parents that sometimes it is best to allow your child to answer his/her *own* questions instead of telling them the answers--Stimulate their Imagination and Inquisitiveness! We can learn SO MUCH from others. I love the way this concept shines throughout the story. Great job all around Schwarz, Turner and Gondek--now THIS is Teamwork!

My daughter picked this out at [local store] among many wonderful books. She wouldn't let it go, she just HAD to have it. She has only done this twice; once with a stuffed kitty and the other--this book! WHAT MAKES A RAINBOW? would make a great gift! 8/10 stars....

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What Makes a Rainbow?, April 10, 2000

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This review is from: What Makes a Rainbow?: A Magic Ribbon Book (Board book)

This is an excellent book, not only for kids to learn the colors and order of a rainbow, but also to talk about different animals and their colors. I read this book with my kindergarten class and they loved it -- especially how the ribbons pop up after every turn of the page. Overall a great book for learning or just for reading aloud!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of our favorites!, July 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: What Makes a Rainbow?: A Magic Ribbon Book (Board book)

This book is wonderful on so many levels! Adorable, bright illustrations...educational...entertaining story...my 2 1/2 year old son loves this book. The pop up ribbons are a wonderful idea and really hold his interest. The book is also well constructed (a must for pop ups and toddlers!) I would highly recommend this book and it will be on my Christmas shopping list this year for all my nieces and nephews! :)