This is an adorable book about a little boy who starts to feel insecure about being different. His parents love and support him so they took him to see that other people are different in the same way. It's so important to teach children self acceptance.
The pictures are wonderfully colorful.

I. LOVE. THIS. BOOK!!! I can't even accurately express in words how much I enjoyed reading this book, and how important it is for all kids everywhere to have this book. Specifically for *rainbow kids* out there, this book means the world. Every kid reading this book will want to embrace their own rainbow and let it shine loud and proud after they finish reading. It's truly so impressive how the creators of this book crafted such a beautiful, joyful, hopeful, and heartwarming book that speaks directly to the heart. Lastly, this book also has educational value, as it is formatted as a counting (to ten) book! I have nothing bad to say about this book, but I will finish by saying that EVERYONE needs this book. ASAP!

“Rainbow Boy and the Pride Parade” is an adorable read, especially for kids around Pride month. As an LGBTQIA+ identified adult, I wasn’t sure how to provide feedback on this book, as I was having a difficult time connecting with the “Rainbow Boy.” However, I read this to my 5-year old daughter (who’s read all the Pride books we can find), and she loved it. She said, “I really like it!” and that she would want to buy it for her little library collection. She felt sad that the boy didn’t want to go to the parade, but after seeing ALL the Rainbows and joy, felt comfortable and happy. She loved the artwork, especially the pages with the dogs!

I did appreciate that this book was written *for* children. I feel that many of these Pride books use language that’s actually geared towards the adults reading the book.

A huge thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this book and to the author and illustrator. It looks like we’ll be buying a copy when it comes out!

Rainbow Boy and the Pride Parade is a sweet illustrated children’s book. Awesome to see so many different layers of diversity in a kids book, whether it be racial, LGBTQ+, and more.

A lovely story and important message for kids!

Rainbow Boy and the Pride Parade is a heartwarming and vibrantly illustrated picture book that delivers a powerful message about self-acceptance, diversity, and the joy of being exactly who you are. The story begins with a tender moment: a little boy, once proud of his colorful rainbow identity, begins to feel uncertain. He quietly tells his parents he doesn’t like rainbows anymore—because they make him feel “different.”

Sensitive and supportive, his parents respond in the best way possible: they take him to a Pride parade. There, the boy is immersed in a beautiful whirlwind of color, music, movement, and above all, pride. As he watches the parade march by, he begins to count the people around him—each a vibrant expression of individuality. There are dancers, drummers, families, superheroes, fairy queens, and so many more, all celebrating their true selves.

What makes this book especially effective is how it uses counting and visual storytelling to show the boy's emotional journey. With every group he counts, he regains a little more confidence, realizing he isn’t alone. The world is full of rainbows—people just like him, each proudly shining in their own way. By the end of the parade, the boy’s rainbow identity feels not like something that sets him apart, but something that connects him to a joyful, colorful community.

The illustrations are super cute and wonderfully inclusive, bursting with detail, energy, and warmth. Each page is filled with diverse characters and playful visuals that kids will love exploring again and again. It’s a celebration not only of Pride, but of individuality, love, and belonging.

Perfect for reading during Pride Month or anytime a child needs a reminder that being different is beautiful, Rainbow Boy and the Pride Parade is a joyful, affirming book that belongs on every bookshelf.

When a little boy starts to feel insecure about his differences, his parents take him to the biggest, brightest celebration of differences there is: a Pride parade! Filled with all the freedom, love, joy, glitter, and fabulousness he can imagine, the Pride parade gives him the sense of belonging to remind him that it's okay to be different. In fact, it's something to celebrate!

This is such a sweet book with adorable illustrations. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVE THIS BOOK! What a sweet celebration of pride and diversity. This book is the perfect way to encourage kiddos to be themselves.

A big, big thank you to the author, Taylor Rouanzion, the illustrator, Stacey Chomiak, Beaming Books, and NetGalley for the privilege of being able to read Rainbow Boy and the Pride Parade, a children's picture book for ages 3-6 about loving yourself and others, and celebrating all the various forms humans come in. I will share my review to Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble upon release.

"Something more precious than gold, my love," she says, "There's joy."

When a little boy stops wearing his rainbow clothes for fear of being seen as different, his parents decide to take him somewhere he can be proud to wear his rainbow clothes - a pride parade! At the pride parade, the boy and his parents see lots of people with all different kinds of rainbow gear and flags, and proudly marching with their friends and family, in celebration of who they are. The diversity of the crowd is especially intriguing to the boy, and it's a lot of fun to see all the different humans proudly and joyfully being themselves. The parents do a great job of supporting the boy's interests and sharing new experiences in order to help him realize he will never be alone as a rainbow boy. A really lovely and beautiful part of the whole book is that sexuality is actually never mentioned - which is the perfect way to introduce children to Pride and expressing yourself and leaves the conversation open for children and their adults to discuss further in a way that is developmentally and age appropriate for the child. The art is gorgeous, and I loved the variety and diversity of the characters, which felt reflective of how a pride parade would look! All of the different pride flags are displayed throughout, which was really cool. Would recommend for any child's home library or any library collection!

5/5 stars!