A Rainbow of My Own
By Don Freeman
The Story
A boy longs to catch the rainbow he spots outside his window, and imagines all the wonderful ways he could play with one of his own.
Why It's Special
For the kid who presses their face to the glass every time the sky does something magical, this one turns wishing into a whole adventure.
- Big idea: Imagination can turn a faraway wonder into something you can hold and share.
- Vibes: Wistful, colorful, and quietly dreamy.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love colorful, imaginative daydreams
- enjoy stories about the sky and weather
- like to imagine having a magical toy of their own
- respond well to gentle, wondering storytelling
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: If you had your own rainbow, what would you want to do with it?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the boy felt when he first saw the rainbow in the sky?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever seen a rainbow? What did it look like?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the boy wanted a rainbow all to himself?
