Book Series · 2 Books

Reading Rainbow Books Books

In order from Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe to How Much Is a Million?.

The Reading Rainbow Books series is a set of 2 picture books by Vera B. Williams, published between 1981 and 1985. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
How Much Is a Million?
Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
How Much Is a Million?
Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
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$958
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe

By Vera B. Williams

A red canoe embarks on a river journey, revealing nature's wonders.

32 pages· 1,790 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Summary: Join a family on a three-day canoe journey through winding rivers and lush landscapes. As they paddle deeper into the wilderness, each bend in the river promises new discoveries and challenges. Will they find the adventure they seek, or will the river reveal unexpected surprises? Experience the thrill of exploration and the bond of family in this captivating tale.
The complete set

Reading Rainbow Books Series

2 books · Published 1981–1985

Series
Sale price
$958

Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

A red canoe embarks on a river journey, revealing nature's wonders.

How Much Is a Million?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

Discover the magic of understanding a million, billion, and trillion with a whimsical mathematical magician.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Reading Rainbow Books series?

There are 2 books in the Reading Rainbow Books series. It began with Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe in 1981, and the newest book, How Much Is a Million?, was published in 1985.

What ages are the Reading Rainbow Books books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Reading Rainbow Books book is the longest?

Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe is the longest book in the series at 1,790 words (32 pages).

Which Reading Rainbow Books book is the shortest?

How Much Is a Million? is the shortest at 292 words (40 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Reading Rainbow Books to life.

01

Vera B. Williams

Author & Illustrator
02

Steven Kellogg

Illustrator

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