The Colors of Spring

Illustrated by Jessica Gibson
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This rhyming Little Golden Book celebrates all the blooming, bright, and beautiful colors of the spring season!

ORANGE is the door
of Grandpa's garden shed.
BROWN is the soil
that fills the flower bed. . . .

Preschoolers will enjoy hearing the rhyming tale of a young boy and his grandfather gardening on a lovely spring day. The beautiful illustrations highlight the different colors to be seen including green weeds, purple flowers, yellow butterflies, and pink lemonade! It's the perfect companion to the Little Golden Books The Colors of Winter, The Colors of Summer, and The Colors of Fall.
DANNA SMITH is the author of the picture books Mother Goose's Pajama PartyThe Hawk of the Castle, and Swalllow the Leader. Born in Salt Lake City, Danna is currently a full-time writer and dreamer living in Northern California with her husband, their two grown children, and their cocker spaniel, Peanut. Learn more about her books at dannasmithbooks.com. View titles by Danna Smith
Jessica Gibson is an illustrator from Detroit who has loved drawing since she was a little girl. A love for animals, traveling, and reading has always inspired her and led to a career illustrating children’s books. Jessica illustrates picture books, spot pieces, packaging design, and surface patterns, all of which she hopes capture her sense of fun. Find Jessica on Instagram and Twitter at @jessiedrawz and online at jessicamgibson.com. View titles by Jessica Gibson
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This rhyming Little Golden Book celebrates all the blooming, bright, and beautiful colors of the spring season!

ORANGE is the door
of Grandpa's garden shed.
BROWN is the soil
that fills the flower bed. . . .

Preschoolers will enjoy hearing the rhyming tale of a young boy and his grandfather gardening on a lovely spring day. The beautiful illustrations highlight the different colors to be seen including green weeds, purple flowers, yellow butterflies, and pink lemonade! It's the perfect companion to the Little Golden Books The Colors of Winter, The Colors of Summer, and The Colors of Fall.

Author

DANNA SMITH is the author of the picture books Mother Goose's Pajama PartyThe Hawk of the Castle, and Swalllow the Leader. Born in Salt Lake City, Danna is currently a full-time writer and dreamer living in Northern California with her husband, their two grown children, and their cocker spaniel, Peanut. Learn more about her books at dannasmithbooks.com. View titles by Danna Smith
Jessica Gibson is an illustrator from Detroit who has loved drawing since she was a little girl. A love for animals, traveling, and reading has always inspired her and led to a career illustrating children’s books. Jessica illustrates picture books, spot pieces, packaging design, and surface patterns, all of which she hopes capture her sense of fun. Find Jessica on Instagram and Twitter at @jessiedrawz and online at jessicamgibson.com. View titles by Jessica Gibson

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