Music Is a Rainbow
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Music Is a Rainbow

By Bryan Collier

A boy finds solace and healing through music after loss and illness strike his family.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 258 ratings
48 pages· 660 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

A young boy's world shifts when his father disappears and his mother falls ill. Amidst the turmoil, he discovers the power of music to connect with cherished memories and find peace. As melodies transform into vibrant colors and light, he learns to embrace hope and dream anew. Will the music help him heal and find his way forward?

From the publisher

The music turned into color and light and filled the room. A young boy remembers quietly watching his father read the paper and sip a cup of coffee. He remembers his sweet momma, who lovingly pressed away the wrinkles on his clothes. Then one day, his father is gone and his momma falls ill. But through his love of music he feels his father’s warm hugs and his mother’s kisses. He learns to relax, shine, and dream as the music fills his soul. From four-time Caldecott honoree Bryan Collier comes a moving and gorgeously illustrated exploration of healing the soul through music.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
660
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~549L
Themes & topics
Books about colorsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about musicBooks about familyBooks about parents
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
517786
Publication
Published
June 7, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316537421

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