Two children search for a unique endangered bird in this vibrant, hopeful story which joyfully celebrates difference.
Unless Jo and Alex can find the last Rainbow Bird, its species will become extinct. Journeying by riverboat through a spectacular forest, the children find many extraordinary birds - elegant Underwater Birds, glowing Lamp Birds and excitable Big-to-Little Birds - but will they find the last Rainbow Bird?
The singularly fabulous world of the Rainbow Bird, created by award-winning author-illustrator Nora Brech, is a riot of color, imagination, and wonder. Children will love the heartfelt and humorous story that gently conveys an important conservation message.
'Stunning in its simplicity and playfulness... While the theme about the importance of safeguarding rare animals from extinction comes through clearly in this Norwegian import, the rich, rainbow-colored illustrations are truly the stars here... A joyous conservation message wrapped in a colorful feast for the eyes.' --Kirkus Reviews
'Bright, whimsical illustrations and an animated narrative... An entertaining read and approach to the topic of rare-bird conservation and protecting endangered species.' --Booklist
'The extraordinary illustrations have an "other world", old-fashioned retro feel. They are quirky and unique.' --Youth Services Books Review
'Certain to evoke ripples of laughter and draw the watchful, curious eyes of young children as they travel through the pages.' --Manhattan Book Review
'Utterly lovely from start to finish... The lovely susurrations of colorful birds are worth the price of admission alone.' --Elizabeth Bird, School Library Journal
Nora Brech is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator from Oslo, Norway. The Last Rainbow Bird won a Silver Award for Cover Design at the Norwegian Designers' Guild Book Prize and has been published in twelve languages. She is also the creator of Cornelia and the Jungle Machine.
Target Age: 4-7
Pub Date: September 06, 2022
0.55" H x 11.1" L x 8.43" W
40 pages
hardcover