YOU ARE MY RAINBOW, by Michael Joosten and Monge Lua, Little Simon, May 6, 2025, Board Book, $8.99 (ages 0-3)
You Are My Rainbow, by Michael Joosten and Monge Lua celebrates pride in one’s family and in oneself through a rainbow of colors.
You are my rainbow.
You brighten every day
with your dazzling colors
in so very many ways.
With a rainbow of colors, this board book celebrates the love between parents and their children. Showcasing all different family makeups—one parent, two dads, two moms, and more—the story encourages children to share their colors with the world. This heartfelt message will resonate with all children and parents, and particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community. —Synopsis provided by Little Simon
You Are My Rainbow is a sweet board book that honors families in all forms. Author Michael Joosten and illustrator Monge Lua utilize colors as a way of explaining love. The text is warm and the illustrations are tender.
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