
After a rain, Papa Cardinal regales his chicks with this
lovely tale, ascribing the colors of the rainbow to a colorful array of birds.
Red Cardinals form the first color. Robins with their Orange breasts are next. Sweet
Yellow Warblers line up next. Squawking Green Parrots are followed by raucous Blue
Jays. Deep Indigo Blue Buntings come
next, with royal Purple Martins the last bird “color” in the rainbow. The
chicks are delighted with Papa’s tale and wish they’d been there long ago to
see the magical rainbow of bird colors. Papa Cardinal says they can still see
it. As the sun peeks out again the chicks see:
A rainbow of Red, Orange,Yellow, Green,
Blue, Indigo, and Violet
shimmered across the afternoon sky.
Papa and the chicks joined the chorus
of bird song,
once again filling the air with a Bird-tastic
cheer!
This cute fable is
boldly – shall I say “colorfully” – illustrated by Jack Foster. His whimsical
cartoon style will have the kiddies giggling and cheering along with the chicks
at the beautiful rainbow colors. Mr. Foster has illustrated
award-winning books for Guardian Angel Publishing, and for online magazines, Stories
for Children and Guardian Angel Kids. You can see more of Jack
Foster’s work and leave him a comment at: www.jacktoon.blogspot.com

Ms. Halfmann has included information at the
end of the story about how rainbows occur after rain-showers, rainbow facts and
stories, how to make an outdoor and an indoor rainbow, how to make a rainbow
book, and a hanging rainbow. These fun activities will be enjoyed by kids and
appreciated by parents and grandparents on rainy days. Teachers can use this
book in cross curriculum units on weather, the water cycle, nature, and art activities. Ms.
Halfmannn is a multi-award-winning
children’s book author who strives to make her books come alive for children.
Many of her picture books are about animals and nature. She also writes picture
book biographies about little-known people of achievement. Visit Janet Halfmann
at: http://www.janethalfmann.com.
Amazon.com, B&N.com and other quality on line book
sellers.
Thanks so much for the lovely review of my book, and for the shout-out for Fur and Feathers. Happy Reading to All!
ReplyDeleteHi Janet, Yes, I had to get my very own copy of "Fur and Feathers!" I thought it was a perfect book. Wishing you much success with this colorful new one.
DeleteI love Jack's illustrations and what a cute picture book idea. ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Margo, yes, it is a cute picture book idea. I just received my own copy of "Fur and Feathers" in the mail, and it is such a delight. I'm a fan and wish her much success with this new book, too.
DeleteThanks, Margo. I think Jack gave the birds so much personality! I chuckle every time I read the story.
DeleteCongratulations, Janet! What a delightful book, full of beautifully illustrated pages to enhance your lovely words and ideas. As educator as well as author, I love that you include information at the end about rainbows too.
ReplyDeleteAnother great review, Penelope!
Hi Barbara, thanks for your support and comments! Wishing Janet much success with this new one and all her books.
DeleteThanks so much for your kind words, Barbara! It was lots of fun trying out all the activities as I wrote them. I get excited every time I see a rainbow as I water the garden!
DeleteJanet, I have already added this review of your delightful story to my Book Reviews (kids to YA) on Pinterest.
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Hi Margot, Thanks for all your support and help! Always appreciate what you do for all of us!
DeleteMargot, thanks so much for your lovely comments about my story and for adding the review to Pinterest. I appreciate it so much.
DeleteThanks for sharing the great review, Penny. Janet, that is a wonderful idea for a story and sounds fun. I always enjoy Jack's illustrations too.
ReplyDeleteHi Connie, thanks for your support and comments. Wishing Janet continued success!
DeleteThanks so much for your kind words, Connie. I can't wait to see the first rainbow of this spring—and listen to the birds singing about it!
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