Overview
2026 NCTE Notable Children's Poetry Book Rainbows in all their glory are celebrated in this STEAM-filled poetry collection from an all-star roster of children's poets. Perfect for Poetry Month and Earth Day. What do Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring, Peru's Vinicunca mountain, the star Betelgeuse, and a drop of water have in common? Rainbows! In this iridescent collection, Nikki Grimes, Irene Latham, Joyce Sidman, Janet Wong, and sixteen other poets explore bursts of color across nature. Each selection explores a new rainbow--and not just the ones in the sky. In haiku, free verse, and other forms, the poets capture marvels like crystals, pilot glories, Gouldian finches, and marble caves. Acclaimed illustrator Jamey Christoph brings each rainbow to life in brilliant color and playful detail. Informational sidebars flank each poem, offering scientific context for readers, and recommended resources and a glossary are also included. Part of Eerdmans' Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series. Poems by: Nikki Grimes Matt Forrest Esenwine Renee M. LaTulippe Joyce Sidman Irene Latham David L. Harrison Heidi E. Y. Stemple & Jane Yolen Amy Ludwig VanDerwater Alma Flor Ada & F. Isabel Campoy Rebecca Kai Dotlich Marilyn Singer Charles Waters Laura Purdie Salas Charles Ghigna Lee Wardlaw Janet Wong Allan Wolf Georgia Heard
Full Product Details
Author: Matt Forrest Esenwine ,
Jamey Christoph
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Imprint: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:
Width: 21.80cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 29.70cm
Weight: 0.499kg
ISBN: 9780802855718
ISBN 10: 0802855717
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 6 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
School Library Journal ""A delightful anthology . . . Christoph's illustrations dazzle. . . . A solid addition to any collection, providing a pairing of arts and STEM."" Kirkus Reviews ""Appealing poetry and cogent science writing combine for a unique take on the ever-captivating rainbow.""
""From terrestrial tinted bacteria in a geyser pool and upward to the dying star Betelgeuse (""lilac, rose, blue aster.../ a blooming bouquet/ light years away""), all ages will be immersed in eloquent verse that ranges in style."" -- Publishers Weekly ""A delightful anthology . . . Christoph's illustrations dazzle. . . . A solid addition to any collection, providing a pairing of arts and STEM."" -- School Library Journal ""Appealing poetry and cogent science writing combine for a unique take on the ever-captivating rainbow."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""a veritable who's who of poets."" -- Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (A School Library Journal blog)
Author Information
Matt Forrest Esenwine is a children's author and poet whose books include The Thing to Remember about Stargazing (Tilbury House), Once Upon Another Time (Beaming), and A Beginner's Guide to Being Human (Beaming). His work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and featured in numerous anthologies. Also a voiceover actor and commercial copywriter, Matt lives in Warner, New Hampshire, with his family. Visit his website at mattforrest.com. Jamey Christoph has illustrated over twenty books, including The Great Lakes (Knopf), Stonewall (Random House), and Outside My Window (Eerdmans). His books have been named to many best-of-the-year list, including from the CBC and NYPL. Jamey lives in New Hampshire with his husband and their crazy dogs. Visit Jamey's website at jameychristoph.com and follow him on Instagram @jameychristoph.
