Kim Chatel

Kim Chatel


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Kim Chatel is a Canadian born writer, photographer and fiber artist. She is the author of two books for children, “The Stone Beach” (Eternal Press) and “Rainbow Sheep” (Guardian Angel Publishing). Her picture book, “A Talent for Quiet,” will be out in the fall of 2008 from Guardian Angel Publishing. Kim now lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, daughter and an assortment of animals. And today she is here to tell us about the newly published “Rainbow Sheep” that she both wrote and illustrated—more about those illustrations later.

Rainbow Sheep

Kim Chatel
Guardian Angel Publishing (2008)
ISBN 9781933090849
Reviewed by Madeline (age 7) and Sophia (age 5.5) McElroy for Reader Views (7/08)


Synopsis: Genevieve is a little shepherdess with a big imagination. When she finds a sad, pale rainbow, she tells him funny stories until he cries happy tears and his colors return. Genevieve s sheep are caught in the colorful rain of tears and become the Rainbow Sheep.

Rainbow Sheep is a picture book by author and fiber artist Kim Chatel. Each illustration is a felt painting. The text also includes instructions for two simple felt crafts for kids.