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REVIEW: Mr. Rainbow by Richard Peters & Giveaway
AD – We were gifted this book and please note this feature contains affiliate links
Children’s Book Review: Mr. Rainbow by Richard Peters
*AD – please note we were gifted this book for the purpose of this review and that this article contains affiliate links
Illustrations by Tayo Olarewaju
32 Pages
Children’s Fiction
SJH Publishing
Age range: 1 years +
This week I am reviewing Mr Rainbow which is a children’s book by Richard Peters. My test team was as follows, Logan aged 7, Aria aged 5 and Bodhi aged 1, we did Mr Rainbow as a bedtime story and the results were pretty good.
The story is a fun story about a rainbow who has lost his colour. I would say that the language and relatively basic story would make the book more appropriate to Aria than it was for Logan but it was interesting enough to keep him sitting there listening at story time. With a little theatre (different voices for the characters, including the eponymous Mr Rainbow) the kids seemed to have fun. I’m never sure whether Bodhi really enjoys stories or not but again, it did keep the mischief at bay for a little while.
The story is pleasant and relatively lightweight, but fun and wholesome, Aria certainly seemed to enjoy herself. The illustrations, by Tayo Olarewaju are bright and colourful. One thing I thought was a really nice touch was the back few pages are line drawn outlines with scenes from the book which can be coloured in by the children themselves, it adds a nice type of interactive feel to the whole book.
I think if I were buying the book I would purchase it either as a book for reception age child or younger to read to them, as the language is nice and simple and works well with the pictures or perhaps to a slightly older child for them to read on their own. Our eldest, Logan is a total book worm and so this is perhaps a little basic for him but it would be perfect for Aria in a couple of months to read on her own. Once we can stop Bo from eating books it’ll make a nice bedtime story for him. I would recommend this book.
Verdict:
A fun, colourful book for reception age children or younger. The addition of colouring pages at the back are a nice, interactive touch. My children certainly enjoyed it.
Rating: 3.5/5
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Giveaway
If you would like to own your very own copy of Mr. Rainbow I have two signed copies to giveaway! Simply enter below.
*Terms and conditions: Entries are open to UK and Ireland residents. The competition closes on the the 10th August 2019. Winners will be announced on social media and contacted via email. If the winner does not respond to the email in two weeks, a new winner will be randomly chosen.
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It sounds like a lovely colourful book and I like the idea of colouring pages at the back. Mine are a little too old now but I do love a good picture book.
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Niece.
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my son, looks very colourful x
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We’ve been sent Mr Rainbow for review too. My boys love anything to do with rainbows, so it’s been a hit with them. #KLTR
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My 5 year old grandson
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My niece.
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