Reading Rainbow books in order

Reading Rainbow book selections featuring Patricia MacLachlan in order. Complete list of all 30 Reading Rainbow featured books.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Over the River and Through the Wood - Patricia MacLachlan Buy
2 Through Grandpa’s Eyes 1971 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
3 My Puppy Is Born 1973 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
4 I Have a Sister–My Sister Is Deaf 1977 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
5 Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems 1978 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
6 Eats 1979 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
7 Mummies Made in Egypt 1979 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
8 “Could Be Worse!” 1979 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
9 Hot-Air Henry 1981 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
10 Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe 1981 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
11 Just Us Women 1982 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
12 The Philharmonic Gets Dressed 1982 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
13 A Medieval Feast 1983 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
14 Truck Song 1984 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
15 Dabble Duck 1984 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
16 George Shrinks 1985 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
17 A Three Hat Day 1985 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
18 Maps and Globes 1985 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
19 The Paper Crane 1985 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
20 Lights! Camera! Action!: How a Movie Is Made 1985 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
21 How a Book Is Made 1986 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
22 I Like the Music 1987 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
23 Bugs 1987 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
24 Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters 1987 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
25 An Enchanted Hair Tale 1987 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
26 Sunken Treasure 1988 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
27 Storms 1989 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
28 Galimoto 1990 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
29 How Many Stars in the Sky? 1991 Patricia MacLachlan Buy
30 Water, Water Everywhere 1994 Patricia MacLachlan Buy

The Reading Rainbow series collects books that were featured on or associated with the beloved Reading Rainbow television show. The 30 titles in this collection span from the 1970s through the 1990s and cover a wide variety of children’s topics.

Patricia MacLachlan’s Through Grandpa’s Eyes (1971) is among the titles included. The collection ranges from poetry (Honey, I Love) to science (Mummies Made in Egypt, Storms) to everyday adventures. These books were chosen for their ability to engage young readers and encourage a love of reading.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Reading Rainbow series?

There are 30 books in the Reading Rainbow series, published between 1971 and 1994.

What is the first book in the Reading Rainbow series?

The first book in the Reading Rainbow series is Over the River and Through the Wood.

What is the Reading Rainbow series?

Reading Rainbow is a list of books featured on or associated with the Reading Rainbow television program, which encouraged children to read. Patricia MacLachlan’s Through Grandpa’s Eyes was among the many books highlighted by the show.

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