About the Book After a tragedy a young boy discovers a connection between music and colors that helps guide him and gives him comfort in times of darkness. Book Synopsis The music turned into color and light and filled the room. A young boy remembers quietly watching his father read the paper and sip a cup of coffee. He remembers his sweet momma, who lovingly pressed away the wrinkles on his clothes. Then one day, his father is gone and his momma falls ill. But through his love of music he feels his fathers warm hugs and his mothers kisses. He learns to relax, shine, and dream as the music fills his soul. From four-time Caldecott honoree Bryan Collier comes a moving and gorgeously illustrated exploration of healing the soul through music. Review Quotes Praise for Music is a Rainbow: A Kirkus Best Book of 2022 *A poetic collage of emotion and purpose and a vibrant testament to the power of music .-- Kirkus, starred review Colliers portraiture transfixes the reader with the boys hesitant and tender gaze throughout. An optimistic ending reassures the reader of the childs healing connection to music.-- Booklist ... a poignant message about the potential of the arts to foster childrens development.-- Horn Book The books watchful protagonist moves through the world with an endearing tentativeness , making scenes in which the boy connects clearly to music all the more joyful and hopeful. -- Publishers Weekly About the Author Bryan Collier has illustrated more than thirty-five picture books, including the award-winning Trombone Shorty , Dave the Potter , and Knock Knock: My Fathers Dream for Me , as well as City Shapes and Fifty Cents and a Dream , and has received four Caldecott Honors and six Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives with his wife and children in Marlboro, New York.