Rainbow by Michael Genhart is a book that should be on every library's shelf. It is geared towards a young audience, but it does something I haven't seen in many books about pride for children- it explains the meaning behind the various colors in the rainbow flag. The text is simple and positive and the illustrations are beyond adorable. Families of different races are represented, and heterosexual couples are present along with same sex couples. This book just made me feel happy while I was reading it, and I'm so glad it exists. An excellent book.

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Michael Genhart's Rainbow is a sweet little book that makes pride accessible to the the littlest readers. Rainbows are a universal symbol of happiness that have come to signify so much more within the LGBTQ* community. Genhart introduces the colors of the rainbow as well as lots of different kinds of families. Since I was only able to review an e-book version I'm not sure sure if this will be released as a board book, which is what I would recommend. The simplicity of the text and its educational focus on introducing colors make it most appropriate for a very young audience of 0-3 year olds. (The book will be released May 2019.)

This is a lovely little picture book that helps children learn their colors while also celebrating the diversity that makes up the LGBTQ community.

A lovely all-inclusive book. I love how so many different families were represented as each color of the rainbow was introduced and had its meaning shown.