Planting a Rainbow
Lois Ehlert. Voyager Paperbacks, $7 (40pp) ISBN 978-0-15-262610-5
With her characteristically vibrant artwork, Ehlert depicts the planting of a family garden. Ages 3-7. (Feb.)
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Reviewed on: 03/02/1992
Genre: Children's
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At 82, picture-book creator Lois Ehlert continues to enrich her oeuvre, which encompasses 38 titles, 28 of which she both wrote and illustrated. We spoke with Ehlert about her Continue reading »![]()
At 82, picture-book creator Lois Ehlert continues to enrich her oeuvre, which encompasses 38 titles, 28 of which she both wrote and illustrated. We spoke with Ehlert about her Continue reading »
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