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Swim a Rainbow with Kim Michelle Toft – readilearn

I Can Swim a Rainbow by Kim Michelle Toft

Kim Michelle Toft is the author and illustrator of a collection of beautiful environmentally-themed picture books focussing on the conservation of marine environments. I have previously introduced you to Michelle when we spoke about her books The Underwater Twelve Days of Christmas and Coral Sea Dreaming.

Kim illustrates all her books with unique and beautiful silk paintings. You can view Kim’s painting process in videos that show 40 hours of work in two minutes on her website here.

In this post, to coincide with a special giveaway, we discuss her beautiful book I Can Swim a Rainbow.

About I Can Swim a Rainbow

I Can Swim a Rainbow adapts the lyrics of Arthur Hamilton’s song I Can Sing a Rainbow, with which most young children are familiar, to the colours of the ocean and its inhabitants. As are all Kim’s books, it is illustrated with her magnificent and unique silk paintings which highlight the beauty of the ocean’s colours. As always, the environmental message of this book is as strong as its pages are beautiful as it calls us to protect the world’s fragile reef environments.

Continue reading to find out more about Kim’s beautiful book and a special giveaway until 18 October: Swim a Rainbow with Kim Michelle Toft – readilearn

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11 responses to “Swim a Rainbow with Kim Michelle Toft – readilearn”

  1. Jim Borden Avatar

    wow, such impressive paintings, and with such a wonderful theme. shared this post with my wife, a preschool teacher!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      They are wonderful, aren’t they, Jim. I’m sure your wife will also be impressed.

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  2. Jules Avatar

    Lovely art and illustrations.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      It is, Jules. πŸ™‚

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  3. writersideup Avatar

    I looked at the Readilearn page and this work is GORgeous! πŸ˜€ ❀

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  4. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    I haven’t heard of Kim–and glad to find out. It looks like a gorgeous book.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      It is gorgeous, Jacqui. Kim does beautiful work.

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  5. Jennie Avatar

    Now I will have the song stuck in my head all day, along with beautiful illustrations. Thank you, Norah. Fabulous book!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jennie. It’s not a bad song to have stuck in your head. I’m sure your children would love to join in too. πŸ™‚

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      1. Jennie Avatar

        You’re welcome, Norah. They certainly will! πŸ˜€

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        1. Norah Avatar

          🐟🐠🐑

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