The Kingdom of Beautiful Colours A Picture Book for Children by Isabel Wyatt Illustrated by Sara Parrilli
32 pp.
11" x 10 1/4"
Illustrations: Color
Floris Books
Hardcover
Published: October 2019
Once upon a time, a wonderful rainbow shone brightly
over the Kingdom of Beautiful Colors, telling the king and his children
that all is well. The yellow cornfields were full of grain to feed the
people, lush green meadows nourished the animals, and blue forests were
abundant with lumber to build homes and fires.
Before the king
begins a long journey, he entrusts each of his children with a part of
the kingdom—each with its own rainbow—so they will learn to rule the
land with wisdom and care.
Three of the siblings work hard for
their parts of the kingdom and keep their rainbows bright, but the
youngest prince quickly tires of his responsibilities. When a cunning
imp offers to do his work for him, the lazy prince foolishly trusts him
and agrees.
Will the young prince learn the value of hard work
and discover that shortcuts have consequences? Or will his rainbow be
forever diminished?
The Kingdom of Beautiful Colours is a
heartwarming, inspiring picture book adaptation of the much-loved tale
from master storyteller Isabel Wyatt, accompanied by soft, ethereal
watercolor illustrations by Waldorf artist and teacher Sara Parrilli.
(Ages 4 – 8 years)