How the Finch Got His Colors
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

How the Finch Got His Colors

By Annemarie Riley Guertin, Helena Perez Garcia (Illustrator)

Will the last bird find its color in a world transformed by Rainbow's gift?

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32 pages
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In a world once devoid of color, Rainbow descends to paint the Earth with vibrant hues. As each bird claims a color, little Gouldian Finch wonders if any will be left for him. Journey through this enchanting tale of patience and discovery, where the smallest creature learns the true beauty of nature. Will Gouldian Finch find his place in this newly colored world? Based on a timeless Belgian folktale, this story invites readers to explore the magic of transformation and the power of waiting for one's turn.

From the publisher

Many years ago, before the world bloomed in magnificent colors, the Earth lay stark and gray. The animals that graced its skies and roamed its lands were the colors of dirt, clay, and stone . . . . . . until Rainbow descended to bestow her colors on the creatures of the world. Each bird asked for a bright and beautiful color: green for Parrot, red for Cardinal, and yellow for Canary. But will there be any colors left for little Gouldian Finch? He soon learns the power of patience and the beauty of all creatures. Based on a Belgian folktale, this beautifully told and illustrated tale is a timeless treasure for every collection.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
790L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about animalsBooks about natureBooks about colorsBooks about patience
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
February 15, 2018
First published
February 1, 2018
Publisher
Familius
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781945547775

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