The Gold Bowl (Rainbow Days #2)
by Valerie Bolling (Author) Kai Robinson (Illustrator)
Zoya makes Coco a golden birthday present in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!It's Coco's birthday and Zoya wants to give her pup the perfect present. She tries out a few ideas, including a yarn necklace and colorful frosted treats. But she finally decides to paint Coco's bowl gold. With some paint and LOTS of glitter, Zoya creates a gift Coco is sure to love!
With Kai Robinson's vibrant, full-color artwork and Valerie Bolling's engaging, easy-to-read text throughout, this sparkly series is perfect for beginning readers!
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School Library Journal
K-Gr 3--Zoya, a young girl with brown skin, is excited because it is her dog Coco's birthday. The brown and white dog enjoys spending time with Zoya as much as she does with him. Together, they make art and have fun creating things. To celebrate his birthday, Zoya wishes to make a special gift for Coco. She first attempts a yarn necklace, but the yarn keeps slipping. Next, she aims for frosting dog biscuits with white icing, until her mother informs her that Coco can't eat the icing. Stumped as to what she should do, Zoya eyes Coco's bowl and sets out to paint it gold. After some help from her mom, Zoya has made the perfect gift for Coco's birthday. This relatable story will have youngsters wanting to create right along with Zoya. Each page has one to two simple sentences containing many sight words children will know, along with pictures that facilitate comprehension. Illustrations are done in bright pastel colors, complete with some fun glitter to appeal to children who like to brighten things up. VERDICT This sparkly title is a recommended purchase for all little creators.--Tracy Cronce
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Praise for Rainbow Days: The Gray Day by Valerie Bolling:
An early reader bursting with color, art, and sparkles. Sentences are brief enough for those learning to read but retain interest and immediacy as Zoya goes on her creative journey. Illustrations are warm and vibrant, perfect for a book about an artist and her puppy. A how-to-draw guide is included at the end to help readers create [their own drawings]. -VERDICT: A colorful, lovely addition to every early reader collection. —School Library JournalPraise for Let's Dance! by Valerie Bolling:
2021 Crystal Kite Award Winner
"In onomatopoeic, rhyming text, Bolling encourages readers to dance in styles including folk dance, classical ballet, breakdancing, and line dancing." — Kirkus Reviews
"Debut author Bolling presents 10 forms of dance in short, rhyming stanzas. A fun and lively title." — School Library Journal
JUV009020 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Colors
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
Dogs
Colors
Color
Readers
Readers (Publications)
Gifts
Painting
Creative ability
Birthdays
