Celebrate Lit / February 14, 2026

Guess Why God Made the Rainbow

About the Book Guess Why God Made the Rainbow

Book: Guess Why God Made the Rainbow

Author: Karen Ferguson

Genre: Children’s Picture Book

Release Date: October 1, 2025

Come join Lucy and her Papa Joe on another exciting adventure into the Bible, this time going back to Noah’s Ark!

Lucy is afraid of storms. She hides under her covers every time the thunder roars. But Papa Joe calms her fears, and then he has an important question for her, “Do you know what the rainbow means?”

Follow along in this third book in the Questions for Kids series as Papa Joe shows Lucy how God is faithful to protect and keep His promises, even amidst the storms of life.

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My Thoughts on Guess Why God Made the Rainbow

Guess Why God Made the Rainbow is a cute children’s picture book that you’re going to love having on your shelf, whether virtual or physical.

Lucy and her grandpa, “Papa Joe,” go back to experience Bible times from a modern perspective. This time, they’re heading to Noah and the Ark.

You’ll learn about the rainbow and how it’s a special promise from God. This would be especially great for any child scared of storms. We’re lovers of thunder and lightning in our home, but we also loved this book too.

This is book three in the Questions for Kids series. You don’t have to read these in any specific order. But it would be great to add all of the series to your home shelf as well as a school or Sunday School.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of Guess Why God Made the Rainbow

Karen Ferguson is a writer, host of the 5-Minute Parenting podcast, and the author of the Questions for Kids picture book series. A lover of words, family, animals, and Jesus, Karen is a passionate advocate for truth that transforms lives. Her faith in God and background in K-8 education inspire her mission to share God’s unchangeable truths and His unchanging love with the next generation. She wants every child to know their life matters.

More from Karen

Are you a dog-lover? I sure am. Have been since I was a child, often referring to my 110-pound silver-tipped German Shepherd as my ‘best friend’ in elementary school. I consider dogs the finest companions and treat our own like they are family because they are! Well, I am pleased to introduce a new character in the third book in the Questions for Kids series, and she is a special one.

Meet Rosie, the spirited Golden Retriever puppy hiding under the covers with Lucy, scared of the summer thunderstorm rumbling outside. It made sense to bring Rosie into the series with this book because animals are an important part of this story. Rosie is extra special because she’s modelled after my youngest daughter’s dog, whom I helped care for in her first year of life.

Here she is!

Guess Why God Made the Rainbow takes young readers on another exciting adventure into the Bible, this time going back to Noah’s Ark. Children will encounter God as the Promise Keeper and understand why He made the rainbow.

My goal with this book series is to promote biblical literacy in this next generation. Helping young readers engage with God’s truth through some of the most foundational Bible accounts is essential to building a strong faith in an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving God. Each adventure takes young readers into unique periods of Bible history, driven by curious Lucy’s earnest questions to her Papa Joe. It’s designed to captivate young readers and connect the Bible to their world. It’s also a great tool to spark spiritual conversations between kids and their parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers.

The first three books in the Questions for Kids series cover the Creation account, the first family in the Garden, and Noah building the Ark, with at least four more coming soon! I pray this new book and series are a blessing to you and your young reader.