Halifax, Nova Scotia – November 6, 2026 – Author Margot Butler-Miller announces the release of ROY G. BIV, a delightful children's picture book that transforms learning the colours of the rainbow into a magical journey of curiosity, discovery, and imagination. Inspired by an idea she first developed forty-six years ago while studying at NSCAD, Butler-Miller brings her lifelong dream to life at age sixty-five. The story follows a curious child searching for a mysterious friend named ROY G. BIV, discovering seven vibrant rainbow colours along the way, each representing meaningful emotions and values such as courage, kindness, joy, and wisdom. Through playful rhymes, engaging repetition, and colourful illustrations, the book introduces children aged three to seven to colour recognition, emotional awareness, and the beauty of everyday life. Inspired to finally publish by her grandson Levi, Butler-Miller offers families, educators, and young readers a heartwarming celebration of creativity, learning, and the importance of pursuing lifelong dreams. ROY G. BIV is available on Amazon, through major online retailers, and at bookstores.
A Forty-Six-Year Dream Comes to Life: Margot Butler-Miller Releases ROY G. BIV, A Joyful Celebration of Colours for Young Readers
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Nov 06, 2026 — Some ideas wait patiently. They sit quietly in the corners of our minds, occasionally tapping on the shoulder, reminding us they are still there. For Margot Butler-Miller, one such idea waited forty-six years. Now, at sixty-five, she finally brings it to life with the release of ROY G. BIV, a children's picture book that turns learning colours into a magical adventure.
The book follows a curious child who sets out to find a mysterious friend named ROY G. BIV. Along the way, each colour of the rainbow reveals itself, one by one, with its own personality and meaning. Red shines with courage and love. Orange glows with creativity and warmth. Yellow bursts with laughter and joy. Green grows quietly with kindness. Blue calms with peace. Indigo invites wonder and dreams. Violet blooms with wisdom and bravery. The journey builds toward a final-page reveal that surprises and delights, reminding readers that sometimes what we search for has been all around us the entire time.
At its heart, ROY G. BIV carries a simple but powerful message. The world is full of beauty, and curiosity leads us to discover it. The book encourages children to explore, to notice the colours in nature and everyday life, and to embrace the wonder that surrounds them. It also gently introduces emotional literacy by pairing each colour with a feeling or value, helping young readers connect what they see with what they feel.
The primary audience for this book is children aged three to seven, along with their parents, caregivers, and educators. It serves as a perfect read-aloud for story time at home, in the classroom, or at bedtime. Teachers will find it useful for early learning lessons on colours, while parents will appreciate the warm bonding experience it creates. Grandparents, librarians, and anyone who loves sharing stories with children will find this book a welcome addition to their shelves.
Margot Butler-Miller writes with a gentle, playful rhythm that feels natural when read aloud. Her rhymes bounce lightly off the tongue, making the story easy to follow and fun to remember. She uses repetition and pattern to build anticipation, drawing children into the search for ROY G. BIV. Her writing style is warm and inviting, never talking down to young readers but instead walking beside them as a friendly guide. The text leaves plenty of room for the illustrations to shine, creating a balanced reading experience where words and pictures work together beautifully.
The idea for ROY G. BIV first came to Margot in an art class at NSCAD (Nova Scotia College of Art & Design) when she was just nineteen years old. She learned the mnemonic for the rainbow colours and wondered why she had never heard it before. She taught it to her four children as they grew up and always believed other children deserved to learn it too. Life moved forward. Decades passed. Then one day, with inspiration from her grandson Levi, she decided it was finally time. At sixty-five, she published her first book.
ROY G. BIV is available now on Amazon, at all major online retailers, and through bookstores everywhere. Whether you are a parent looking for an engaging bedtime story, a teacher seeking a colourful classroom resource, or a grandparent wanting to share a moment of wonder, this book offers something special for every reader. Join the search. Discover the colours. And remember, ROY G. BIV is everywhere.
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About Margot Butler-Miller
Margot Butler-Miller has a story worth telling. She was nineteen, sitting in an art class at NSCAD (Nova Scotia College of Art & Design), when she first heard the name ROY G. BIV. She never forgot it. She taught it to her four children, carried it through decades of teaching fitness to seniors, and held onto it like a secret worth sharing. Then her grandson Levi fell in love with books, and Margot knew the time had come. At sixty-five, she finally published her first book. Margot lives in Halifax with her husband Andrew, surrounded by family, water, and colour. She still teaches fitness, still paddleboards, and still believes the best ideas are worth waiting for.
