When children celebrate a shared connection
–miracles occur.
Coloring the Rainbow: The Power of Connection, tells a story of the magic created when the unique talents of a group of children are shared in a colorful adventure. The story unfolds as a young boy, practicing his trombone, pauses to wonder if other musical voices exist. When an alluring treble note wafts through his window, he begins a determined quest to find the answer to his question. Playing his horn through his neighborhood, the boy draws curious children to join the procession, each playing their own instrument and celebrating their shared connection. The adventure is touched with magic when their combined voices orchestrate a colorful miracle that teaches of the beauty and love created when we celebrate our differences and share what makes us special.
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“Rose’s touching picture book…will give young people and adults the chance to reflect on the importance of community and where they find meaning in their own lives.
Dale’s illustrations…are vibrant images showing…children…happily joining the band, with many skin tones, hair colors and physical abilities represented to help readers feel seen and included.
An inspiring story of children from all walks of life discovering the joy of making music”.
Editor’s Pick: BookLife Review
“Coloring the Rainbow is an easy, joyful story to add to any collection of books about diversity, connectedness, and creativity”.
The Children’s Book Review
“A well-told tale of the magic of music”.
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The Truth of Who You Are
A grand owl standing guard at the edge of the darkening wood discovers a young child crying on a log beneath his tree. Befriending this child so far from home, he learns that she has run away from teasing children at school. The child wonders out-loud, if she will ever be enough to truly belong. Follow along on this imaginative journey as the owl gathers the animals of the forest to share their heroic tales of how their quirkiness saves the day, revealing the truth about differences and belonging.
