10 Picture Books About Rainbows

Picture books about rainbows are a terrific way to teach children all of the colors as well as the emotions they emote.

These books explore the science behind rainbows. They also celebrate the wonder and awe that rainbows inspire, with vibrant illustrations that capture the magic of these dazzling displays of color.

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Picture books about rainbows are a terrific way to teach children all of the colors as well as the emotions they emote.

Picture books about rainbows offer an engaging and colorful way for young readers to learn about the science and beauty of these magical arcs of light. Many of these books get creative in how they’re teaching kids the colors of the rainbow.

Keep the fun going with Rainbow Crafts and Activities, a Mouth-Watering Rainbow Snack, Rainbow Desserts and Rainbow Sensory Activities.

And if you’re celebrating St. Paddy’s Day, jump into St. Patrick’s Day crafts and activities for kids.

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Are Rainbows Circles

Yes! Rainbows are actually full circles, but we usually see only the top half because the ground blocks the bottom half.

Why Rainbows Are Curved

Rainbows are curved because they are actually full circles!

We usually see only the top half because the ground blocks the bottom part.

Rainbows form when sunlight shines through raindrops, bending and bouncing inside them.

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This bending makes the light spread out into different colors in a round shape.

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If you were high up in an airplane, you might see a full-circle rainbow!

Are Rainbows Good Luck

Many cultures consider rainbows a symbol of good luck, hope and new beginnings.

Several cultures view rainbows as symbols of good luck and positivity:

  • Irish folklore associates rainbows with leprechauns and a hidden pot of gold at the end.
  • Norse mythology describes Bifröst, a rainbow bridge connecting Earth to the gods.
  • Hawaiian culture sees rainbows as a sign of blessings from ancestors and spirits.
  • Japanese tradition links rainbows to pathways for spirits to travel between worlds.
  • Native American beliefs often interpret rainbows as a sign of harmony, renewal, and protection.

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Picture Books About Rainbows for Children

Perhaps it's the feet upon feet of snow lying on the ground or the fact that St. Patrick's Day is around the corner.

But I have been dreaming of the signs of Spring lately, which includes rainbows!

And that includes picture books about rainbows!

Rainbow Activities for Kids

Explore fun and colorful rainbow activities for kids that inspire creativity, learning and hands-on play!

5 Comments

    1. We just love rainbows. And particularly for St. Patrick’s Day and Spring. They just make me happpyyyy! 😀

  1. We have rainbows on Story Snug today! Am going to pin some of your book suggestions to our Pinterest board.

    1. Thanks! I’m definitely dreaming of rainbows today… but getting rain/slow instead :/

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