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by Joseph Assi (Author), April Larson Assi (Producer)
Ode to Rainbows
A story of wonder, light, and the quiet beauty of asking why.
Ode to Rainbows is a tender, poetic journey told through the eyes of a curious little boy named Ode. On a quiet afternoon, just after the rain has passed, Ode spots a rainbow stretching across the sky. With his loyal dog, Dada, by his side, he watches in awe. He wonders. He asks questions. And slowly, gently, he begins to understand.
Told with warmth and lyrical simplicity, this story introduces young readers to the gentle science behind rainbows-light, water, color-while never losing its sense of wonder. It's a story where science feels like magic, and learning feels like love.
Perfect for ages 2-6, Ode to Rainbows is a love letter to nature, to curiosity, and to the quiet, powerful joy of discovery.
Illustration StyleThe artwork in Ode to Rainbows blends dreamy softness with subtle futuristic charm. Each spread is rendered in rich, cinematic 3D, evoking a world where glowing puddles, misty skies, and soft rainbow light feel both real and magical.
Set in a slightly surreal world-just one step ahead of our own-the illustrations glow with soft neon hues and shimmering textures. There's a whisper of cyberpunk in the air, but it's delicate and warm, like light bending through a drop of water.
Ode and Dada are drawn with loving consistency throughout the book, keeping them emotionally and visually grounded as the world around them shimmers and shifts. Every image is full-bleed, panoramic, and designed to invite children (and grown-ups) to pause, breathe, and feel.
This is a book to read slowly, to return to often, and to remember-long after the rainbow fades.
