Rainbow!

Name: Rainbow!
ISBN: 9781339011233

by Sunny

Rainbow! Series · Book 1

For kids exploring their vibrant inner world or finding their place among diverse friends, this graphic novel celebrates every shade of self.

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About This Book

For a child who feels a little too bright, too quiet, or just plain different, Rainbow! is a reassuring mirror. This vibrant graphic novel follows Indigo, a girl who experiences emotions as vivid colors. This unique ability makes her feel isolated at her new, seemingly gray middle school. The story follows her journey as she navigates social anxiety and loneliness, eventually finding friends who appreciate her for exactly who she is. With humor and warmth, Rainbow! explores themes of self-acceptance, empathy, and the beauty of diversity. Its accessible format makes it a perfect choice for kids aged 8 to 12 who are working to find their own place and their own people.

Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Social Friendship & Loyalty Making Friends Joy & Gratitude Being Different School Life Loneliness & Belonging

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

The main character experiences loneliness and social anxiety, which may be sad for sensitive readers.

Sensitive Topics

The core themes are identity and belonging. These are handled through the direct metaphor of seeing colors, which allows the story to be a gentle, secular allegory for many kinds of difference, including neurodiversity (synesthesia) or LGBTQ+ identity, without being explicit. The resolution is hopeful and affirming, focusing on finding community and self-acceptance.