The meaning of this beautiful poem is hard to chase down - just like a rainbow! But it expresses something of the nature of keeping your mind free; of how the thoughts of children rush in and out of their minds with breathless rapidity; and how their wishes for themselves and the world around them are simple and tender, and should be cherished.

 

There are 24 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2016 by Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd .

After graduating in English from Cambridge University, Christine Kidney spent twenty years working in publishing as an editor. She works and lives in the Cotswolds with her family. Hoda Haddadi is an award-winning illustrator with a unique collage approach. She has been published internationally in the US and by Penguin Random House. Her books for Tiny Owl include 'A Rainbow in My Pocket' (2016).