A Rainbow of Friends

by P.K. Hallinan

Book Overview

Celebrate your friends' differences and what makes each child unique and special in this uplifting board book on friendship.

Through colorful illustrations and upbeat verse, P.K. Hallinan shows that when we embrace the uniqueness of others, our lives are enriched, and the world is a better place for all. Whether we're funny or serious, musical or athletic, outgoing or quiet, we each make the world brighter.

This uplifting read...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824955196
• ISBN13: 9780824955199
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Worthy Kids
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

A Book to Celebrate Diversity

This book is powerful because of its simplicity. I can not give this book enough praise! Since our family discovered this gem a few years ago, P.K. Hallinan (who does his own illustrations) has become one of our favorites. The subtitle on earlier editions was "A Book to Celebrate Diversity". Hallinan subtly covers many aspects of diversity through his rhyming words and colorful illustrations. This book is not preachy nor is it cheesy. I like that the book does not just focus on ethnicity, disability and differences. A Rainbow of Friends touches on views, interests, dress, strengths and weaknesses; it emphasizes acceptance, understanding, friendship and working together! A great book for all ages! Our family has donated copies of this book to the school library, given copies to each student in my son's class at school and distributed the book at community events. Heartprints (board book edition)Heartprints is Hallinan's best known book; I think A Rainbow of Friends is one of his best. I would also recommend How Do I Love You.

Excellent Teaching Tool

A Rainbow Of Friends by PK Hallinan is a wonderful book to teach acceptance to children. It may not be a literary masterpiece, but that doesn't matter. The words and illustrations are powerful for children of all ages! It's a great book to own.

A Superb Book About Acceptance/Tolerance

This book by PK Hallinan is a wonderful teaching tool for all children. Although it is not a literary masterpiece, that doesn't matter. The adorable pictures and text portray the true meaning of acceptance and friendship. This is a great book for a child to own!

Excellent book to share with children

This book is an excellent approach to teaching children that we are all equal no matter what are nationality, race or handicap is.

This is a wonderful book on universal acceptance.

A Rainbow of Friends is wonderfully written. A children's book that adults will enjoy reading with their children. It is unique in its demonstrating universal acceptance among all cultures, races, and handicaps among people.