Review of A Rainbow of Rocks by Kate DePalma

A rainbow of rocks -- from red to violet and beyond! Eye-popping close-up photos of real, vibrant rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colors are brought to life by lyrical, rhyming text about the many facets of geology. Includes educational notes perfect for STEM learning.

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**My thoughts**

Wow, the pictures in this book are absolutely stunning! I was blown away as soon as I opened up the book. (OK, it did also help a little bit that the first page has the ruby, which is red and also my birthstone.) But then in addition to these stunning pictures is simple, fun rhyming text that has the name of each rock in its designated color. Plus the stones are clearly labeled on the page so that you know which one is which. I absolutely loved it! This part is perfect to use with younger children.

But then for those who want to know more, there's even more information in the back. This will appeal to the curious younger child and then provide a foundation for research by the older child. The adult reading the book will also have more information to better explain some of the simpler pages in more detail if needed. You're also introduced to even more vocabulary and definitions. Definitely a must-add to the classroom library!

Thank you to the publisher for fulfilling my review request via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.