Each musical instrument has its special sound. When played together by an orchestra, they can bring us beautiful masterpieces. What could happen when individuals with different talents join forces for the same goal? Find that out in Catherine Rose's debut picture book Coloring the Rainbow: A Story about the Power of Connection. Then, enter to win a generous prize package including a signed copy of the book and a $100 Amazon gift card!
My Review:
Written in brisk rhymes and illustrated in vibrant hues, Coloring the Rainbow tells a timeless tale demonstrating the magic of music, the beauty of diversity, and the exhilaration of collaboration. It follows a young boy's eye-opening journey of discovery as he ventures outside his home playing his trombone and inspires more and more children to join his search for different musical voices with their own instruments. Together, they bring about a surprising and striking spectacle!
Brilliantly using musical instruments as a metaphor for each person's distinctive features, the story not only introduces young readers to a good variety of musical instruments with colorful images and vivid descriptions of their sounds, but also encourages them to make their own unique voices heard by sharing their gifts and merits with the rest of the world. The exuberant pictures match the main theme perfectly through a thoughtful representation of children from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds and in different physical conditions, and through the adorable addition of animal characters cheering and dancing alongside their human friends.
Celebrating creative collaboration in a colorful, diverse, and harmonious world, this book is sure to delight young readers, especially music and animal lovers, as they learn to accept and appreciate differences, which may bring us together instead of pulling us apart.
About the Book:
Ages: 3-8 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Beaver’s Pond Press (2023) | ISBN: 9781643436371
Coloring the Rainbow: The Power of Connection tells a story of the magic created when the unique talents of a diverse group of children are shared in a colorful adventure.
The adventure begins when we see through a boy’s window to find a young trombonist pausing his practice to wonder if other musical voices exist. When an alluring treble note wafts through his window, he begins an excited quest to find the answer. Playing his horn through his neighborhood, the boy draws other curious children to play their unique instruments along with him.
Together, they played:
“Lend your voice, play your part!
Something grand is beginning―
join us for the start!”
The procession of music makers is touched with magic when their combined voices, raised in harmony, orchestrate a colorful miracle.
The ease of poetry and vibrant illustrations make this book a perfect keepsake for any gift-giver wishing to explore the values of diversity and inclusion with young, loved ones.
Purchase links: Amazon | Bookshop
About the Author:
Catherine Rose is enjoying that time of life when one thinks of creating a legacy. What are the lessons learned from living life’s adventure that would benefit generations to come?
As a pediatric nurse, she wrote therapeutic stories to help children cope masterfully with injury and illness. Her present stories weave tales with similarly empowering messages to support children’s development of resilience, confidence and empathy.
Rose writes from the back porch of her log home, inspired by the profile of Mount Jefferson in North Carolina. Married to her high school sweetheart, they now enjoy perpetual recess with their two grandchildren, whose favorite activity is to read a book written by Nana!
For more information, visit catherinerose-childauthor.com.
About the Illustrator:
Jeff Dale’s foray into artistic design began when his boss at a printing shop asked him to design a logo for a client. While the logo was an impressive design, creating the art had an even more impressive effect on motivating a true passion for creative design.
Educated in the design world of Washington, DC, Jeff’s wide scope of interest and talent has inspired him to design, create, and build just about anything one can conceive of creating, including this debut as an illustrator of a children’s book. Jeff is the founder of Dale Design, situated in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he resides with his wife and two grown children.
His varied talent in artistic design can be appreciated by visiting his website: daledesign.com.
One lucky reader will win a signed hardcover copy of Coloring the Rainbow and a $100 Amazon gift card!
Giveaway ends 11/20. Open to US only. Please enter below. Good luck!
Coloring the Rainbow Book GiveawayDisclosure: This post is sponsored by Catherine Rose. All views and opinions expressed are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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