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Why? The Sciencey, Rhymey Guide to Rainbows

By Billy Dunne

A rainbow sparks endless questions—can Dad keep up with his curious daughter?

playful · rhyming · informative · curious

Genres

Poetry/Verse Non-fiction Nature

What is Why? The Sciencey, Rhymey Guide to Rainbows about?

When Dad points out a beautiful rainbow, his curious daughter wants to know how it got there. He explains that sunlight and raindrops work together, but her never-ending questions lead him into colour, light, refraction, wavelengths and even photons. As the science becomes more complicated, Dad struggles to keep up with her determination to understand. Told in lively rhyme, this playful picture book explores the real science behind rainbows while celebrating curiosity, persistence and the joy of asking, “Why?”

About the author

Billy Dunne is a children’s author who enjoys creating lively stories filled with imagination, science and adventure. His books include Emma on Mars, a curious tale about space and caring for our planet, and Why?, a fun rhyming guide to rainbows. He also co-wrote Dimension Hopper, an exciting adventure about computer games and friendship.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2020

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