Rudi Rainbow accidentally falls to earth and lands in a grumpy thornbush. He begs several animals to rescue him. But they are selfishly preoccupied. Then a gentle dove pulls him to safety. In the end, a rainbow appears, and Rudi is able to climb up to his home in the clouds. Rudi Rainbow is an ideal bedtime story. It strikes a balance between scary Mr. Thornbush and reassurance at the end when Mama Rainbow tucks Rudi into bed with the last words, "Good night, Rudi." Rudi's adventure demonstrates the importance of helping others. The text was carefully developed to build vocabulary for young children and stimulate a child's imagination. Colorful collage illustrations accompanying each page enrich this delightful fantasy and will enchant readers of all ages.