The Last Rainbow Bird

The Last Rainbow Bird is filled with beautiful, colorful, and whimsical pictures. I loved zooming in and taking in all the intricate details of the pictures on each page! This story is a sweet adventure of finding the last Rainbow bird. The two questers encounter various types of birds, including the Tower Bird, the Underwater Birds, and Big-to-Little Birds, each unique and beautiful in their own way.

Nora Brech adds a little note at the end of the story to young readers explaining that while Rainbow Birds are imaginary, there are real rare birds that scientist are trying to keep from going extinct. Young students will be hooked by this real-life connections and will encourage them when learning about birds and other living things in science. I can't wait to buy my own physical copy for my classroom library to share with my class!

Thank you NetGalley and Floris Books for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Beautifully illustrated picture book that gently introduces children to the idea of saving endangered species - in this case, the fictional rainbow bird. It's a unique twist on a wildlife conservation story, since most books in this genre are non-fiction or at least feature real animals; but the whimsical approach here is a lovely addition and I could definitely see using it to introduce a lesson on real-life endangered species. Pairs nicely with a book like "A Wild Child's Guide to Endangered Animals" by Millie Marotta - kids will be thrilled to learn that there are creatures on Earth just as weird and wonderful as the rainbow bird!

This is a Children's book that I read to my kids. I have always loved birds, and we have a ton of bird feeders and houses all around my yard. I know I had to read this book because it is about birds. I love that this book is all about wildlife conservation and saving birds, but it is written in a way that little kids can understand. Even my oldest who is 12 years old really enjoyed this book. The pictures in this book are so bright and colorful which I loved so much. I think the pictures really made this book come to life. This is a great fun read. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Floris Books) or author (Nora Brech) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that. This book is scheduled to be released on September 6-2022.

What a beautiful book! The illustrations in this story are award worthy and the story it’s self is a beautiful and gentle introduction into conservation for children. While the birds in the book are whimsical, it is easy to translate the story into an educational and practical experience for young readers. I would highly recommend this book for all children and very much look forward to planning a conservation story time with this book!

This book was very colorful, which I think is perfect for kids. It also has a very important message about trying to save endangered birds, and could be applied when learning about different endangered and extinct animals.

This is a great one, that I think will capture the attention of little ones, but has a super important message as well.

This book tells the story of Alex, Jo and Professor feather who are searching to find a mate for the fictional "rainbow bird" who is at risk of going extinct. Through their search they come across lots of other silly fictional birds like lamp birds and tower birds that help direct them to the last rainbow bird. The story ends with information about real birds that are at risk of going extinct and the importance of conservation so that we can protect all animals who are endangered. While being a fictional story, there is much to be learned from this beautiful and insightful book. I think that it will be easy for young children to draw parallels between the rainbow bird and a number of animals they know about that are vulnerable or endangered. The message is beautiful, but the illustrations are even more breath taking. The beautiful coloured feathers of the rainbow bird are woven throughout the story and are very pleasing to look at.

As a teacher, I can definitely see this book in my classroom library and to be used as a resource when talking about endangered animals and conservation. I so appreciate Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this fabulous book!

The Last Rainbow Bird is a BEAUTIFULLY illustrated book that covers the topic of endangered animals and extinction. It follows two kids on an adventure to help their friend find a mate for the Rainbow Bird. It covers a topic with an ease and gentleness that will help young children grasp such a serious topic. The illustration' is what makes it a 5 star read for me though. Everything is so beautifully drawn that people of all ages will be drawn to this book. I'm so grateful for NetGalley and Floris Books for the opportunity to read this and share it with my family. I recommend this to anyone with children to enjoy!

Prof. Feather's treehouse is the stuff of dreams! This picture books has whimsical, unique illustrations that will inspire new little artists. The trees alone are worth imitation to hone their skills, but the studies in lighting could be a good reference as well.

This is a great book for children interested in animal conservation, birds, treehouses, or simply beautiful foliage.

The Last Rainbow Bird illustrations draw you into the look for the last rainbow bird. Beautifully written as a way to easily understand the importance of conservation. The story also celebrates the uniqueness of different cultures and people.

Thank you to NetGalley and Publisher Spotlight for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story chronicles the journey of a group of friends who set out by riverboat to save the last of the Rainbow Birds, who, without the help from the children, are in danger of becoming extinct. This book is an easy-to-read picture book that is both entertaining and can also help support the teaching of various reading strategies in the classroom such as visualizing, making connections, and predicting. The book combines lighthearted humor while also teaching important lessons about conservation. The illustrations were also absolutely beautiful, which completely drew me in while reading. This is a must for any elementary classroom!