The Best Rainbow Books For Kids
In these times of climate change and political unrest, it’s essential for children to find books that inspire hope and fill them with joy. Rainbows are one of the best symbols of this kind of optimism – so we’ve curated the best rainbow books just for them!
Je’Nai Kuhn’s touching story about a girl grieving for her baby sister, Rainbow, offers an insightful and heartfelt perspective on what it means to have a lost loved one. It also serves as a gentle reminder that life never truly ends–even after someone we hold dear has passed away–is never truly over.
A Rainbow of My Own by Don Freeman
A Rainbow of My Own is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by Don Freeman. The tale follows a small boy as he imagines that he owns his own rainbow.
This delightful children’s book is an ideal starting point for having conversations about rainbows. It can help answer questions such as “What causes a rainbow?” and “Where do rainbows go.”
This children’s book features stunning illustrations that help the story flow and encourage the boy to capture the vibrant colors of a rainbow.
This is a delightful story that kids will want to read time after time, inspiring them to reach for their goals with enthusiasm! You could use it as an opportunity to talk about the various games a child can play with a rainbow. The illustrations are warm and comforting, making the story easy to read aloud.
A Rainbow of Rocks by Yvonne Yung
Yvonne Yung (or Yung Hung, depending on which review you read) is one of Hong Kong’s most famous actresses, having starred in movies like A Chinese Torture Chamber Story and Ancient Chinese Whorehouse. As an accomplished martial arts expert, she makes for an especially captivating star turn in A Rainbow of Rocks where she portrays a blind prostitute whose attractive looks conceal her struggle to save money for an eye operation. She’s joined by veteran actors Ben Lam and Louise Yuen in A Yvonne Yung.
A Rainbow of Flowers by Lois Ehlert
In this timeless classic from Caldecott honoree Lois Ehlert, children explore the colors of the rainbow as they watch a plant flourish in an idyllic garden. Through vivid, textured cut paper collages, this story follows a mother and daughter as they plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings and nurture them until they blossom into beautiful flowers.
This book is the ideal spring or fall read for kids of all ages, especially those who enjoy planting or gardening. It boasts vibrant illustrations as well as some fun interactive elements like an ominous-looking garden center atop a hill. Furthermore, there are educational activities to finish off this amazing book; one standout highlight being this rainbow flower craft for kids! This activity helps improve fine motor skills while showing that some of the world’s most creative things don’t necessarily need to be expensive or complex.
A Rainbow of Birds by Pat Mora
Pat Mora has created many picture books that explore both Mexico’s history and its Mexican-American experience, while also advocating cultural appreciation and conservation. Her works offer a unique perspective of these topics.
In A Rainbow of Birds, a young girl is thrilled to see her favorite bird featured on the cover of a book. This sparks her interest in reading further and allows her to share the story with family members.
This book is ideal for children to read aloud with their family. Its charming illustrations depict an endearing family setting.
This book is an ideal teaching tool for children to help them appreciate gratitude. It illustrates that there are many things in life to be grateful for, with soft yet vibrant pictures that make reading the book easy. Not only does this teach about thanksgiving and friendship, but it’s also fun to read – sure to be enjoyed by many children!
A Rainbow of Animals by Lois Ehlert
Lois Ehlert, born on November 9th in Beaver Dam Wisconsin on 1934 and renowned author and illustrator, is remembered for her vibrant books that featured strong messages that were both entertaining and educational. She won multiple awards during her lifetime for her works.
Her first book, Growing Vegetable Soup, was highly praised and highly recommended. It provided a fun, straightforward guide to gardening that anyone could understand.
After that, she created another excellent educational book entitled Planting a Rainbow. This guide instructs young children about the colors of the rainbow and how to grow plants and seeds from bulbs to seedlings to flowers.
She has created numerous beloved picture books that encourage kids to learn. She currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Singing in the Rain by Sheila Sweeny Higginson
Yep, there’s no shortage of baby-centric best-selling books in the old bins. Fortunately, this list includes both tiny babies and their parents – making it an ideal list for our family of four with one little guy and one big girl. However, compiling the best pixie dust and other goodies on a tight schedule is no small task; most challenging part of this endeavor was selecting dummy proof yeppies. Thankfully, after some carefully placed phone calls and quick grocery store scouts at least, all is well in the world of this happy and exhausted family of four!
Rain by Don Freeman
In this charming tale of friendship and perseverance, a young boy searches for an eternal rainbow to play with. Unfortunately, it fades away too soon for him to keep it.
This book is one of my favorites because it shows us that even small things can bring us joy. It also helps kids understand prisms and how they can use them to create an exquisite rainbow.
Don Freeman was an acclaimed painter, printmaker, and cartoonist whose works often included children’s books. His subjects ranged from Broadway theatre and politics to circus acts and jazz music.
His wife Lydia Freeman had a profound effect on his writing and illustrations, helping him hone his style and craft several beloved children’s books. Drawing inspiration from family memories and childhood adventures, they worked together on many of Don Freeman’s works together – you can even spot her work in some of his popular Corduroy stories!