I sort my books by book-spine color. I love the aesthetic of a rainbow wall of books, and I can easily select several reads to create color-coordinated book posts. I love everything colorful, and wanted to share some of my favorite rainbow-reads with you! (Watch the mini video below with sound~ It has the best *colorful* tune)

Which children’s books would you feature to represent each of these colors?

Check out this rainbow selection of reads (click on the image below for some tiktok rainbow-reading fun)~ with more details and a sneak peek of each featured book below. Follow @MaiStoryBook on TikTok for more bookish fun!

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Red: The Secret Lives of Princesses by Philippe Lechermeier, Illustrated by Rebecca Dautermer

Introducing, for the first time in history, the world’s unknown, mysterious, and vanished princesses. Meet a whole new cast of fascinating royal ladies, and delve into the behind-the-scenes stories of their, up until now, secret lives. Have you ever heard of Sleeping Beauty’s relative Princess Somnia, who comes from the royal family of do-nothings where nightgowns and nightcaps are the only proper attire? Or how about Princess Fa-Sol-La, whose crystal-clear laugh breaks glass and whose cries are so moving the whole world applauds? Princess Paige knows the dictionary by heart, while Princess Hot-Head has the face of an angel but the behavior of the devil… Immerse yourselves in luscious illustrations as you explore mysterious mansions, enchanted forests, fairytale pets, and become well-versed in the language of fans and how not to offend dark fairies who cast evil spells. This is the perfect collection of princesses for littles who crave for more magic beyond the traditional fairytale.

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Yellow: Inner Child by Henry Blackshaw

This is a book for kids about what it’s like to be an adult, and a book for adults about what it’s like to still be a kid. Littles may wonder why do adults act so goofy sometimes, while adults will relate to the occasions when their own *inner child* comes out to play. Adults want new toys too, although they may call them *gadgets*, and adults may even use baby talk when they are in love. This clever read shows us how adult behaviors mirror childlike behaviors, just in different forms, and how important it is to preserve the childlike playfulness and joy within us no matter what our age.

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Blue: I’m Sorry by Barry Timms, Illustrated by Sean Julian

Friends argue. And for littles, sometimes an argument can seem like the end of the world~ or at the very least, the end of the friendship. What’s important is to give children the tools to fix friendships and make amends, and children’s books are a great way to model such social skills. In this read, Swoop and Scribble are the best of friends~they are such good friends, that they decide to share a home together. However, when a disagreement about the porch setup leads to a terrible argument, will they be able to resolve their differences? Readers will see that apologies and compromise go a long way to heal hurt feelings and bring friends back together.

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Purple: Grama’s Hug by Amy Nielander

Join Little May and Grama~ an unstoppable team who do everything together- from inventing, birdwatching, and science fair project creating. What’s most important though~ is they never, ever say goodbye without a *HUG*. As May’s love of science and creative inventions leads to eventual success and the honor of becoming the first kid astronaut to journey to space, Grama is proud of her little one~ yet worries she may leave without a *hug.* But when bonds of love are as strong as theirs, not even the lure of the final frontier will come between May and Grama~ May would never leave without a *hug.* With whimsical, heartwarming illustrations, expressive characters, and a delightfully whimsical narrative~ this children’s book delves into the importance of treasuring every small moment with the people you love 

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Green: Hide-and-Seek Ladybugs by Paul Bright, Illustrated by Jacob Souva

Can ladybugs play hide-and-seek? Or is their bright red patterning too easy to spot? Spots the ladybug is determined to play hide-and-seek, but all of his friends laugh, insisting that Spots and his ladybug friends won’t be able to hide their bright and spotted exterior. However, while Spots’ friends are quickly found, Spots is nowhere to be found. Where did he hide? This fun, interactive read includes peak through pages that explore insect camouflage as the ladybug friends marvel at their bug friends’ abilities to blend in with their surroundings.

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Pink: Princess Jill Never Sits Still by Margarita del Mazo, Illustrated by Jose Fragoso

Featuring another nontraditional princess, this spunky read encourages readers to stay true to who they are, to embrace their uniqueness, and to do what brings them joy. In a peaceful kingdom, where time trickled by and the mood was calm and tranquil, Princess Jill was born. And Princess Jill was not calm. Princess Jill was like a hurricane, swooping in, bouncing off the walls with glee, and then leaping away in a flash off to her next escapade. Princess Jill just never sat still. Desperate for help, the king and queen attempt to control their daughter, trying iron shoes and witch concoctions. But nothing can keep the Princess from her natural state of movement. Then one day, The Royal Family of Farawaylandia comes to visit, bringing along Prince Pablo who has a secret of his own…

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Black: DC Comics: Batman: Crack the Case by Derek Fridolfs, Illustrated by Eduardo Mello

Cue the *Bat Signal!* Are you ready to join Batman to crack his latest case? Batman rarely needs help solving crimes, but when his best friend Robin disappears, he’s turning to the one hero he knows he can count on – you! In this interactive read, you’ll need to enlist your best detective skills to help find suspects, collect clues, and save Robin. Examine removable crime scene photos, solve puzzles, go behind-the-scenes of Gotham City, and carefully read through the Batcomputer files to help gather evidence and confront suspects to help Batman bring the villains to justice! 

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White: What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada, Illustrated by Mae Besom

This Best-Selling and Award-Winning book is the perfect inspirational read for anyone whose ever had a *Big* idea. This is the story of a child nurturing and bringing a brilliant idea to life. Pursuing something new and different can be intimidating, but through beautiful, symbolic illustrations, and hopeful text, this book encourages readers to build their confidence, welcome their ideas, and give them the space to grow. As your confidence grows, so will your idea~ until it blossoms into something amazing! Your ideas have the power to change the world.

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Any Color You Like: “Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag” by Rob Sanders, Illustrated by Steven Salerno

June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and this is the very first picture book to share the remarkable history of the Rainbow Pride Flag and how it came to be. This empowering story shares the activism of Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to create a symbol that would give hope and become a beacon for equality. This flag would stand for the rights to live and love how people wanted to. As one of the first openly gay officials elected to political office, Harvey Milk wanted to create a symbol that made people feel that they’re part of a community, a symbol they would be proud to carry and represent. This is a story of pride, hope, love, and equality.

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So, mai Friends, what rainbow reads are you reading this week?

*~I’d love to  see and hear about your own Rainbow Reading Adventures this week, so please share your reading selections below in the comments – tag me on Instagram @MaiStoryBookLibrary  – post on MaiStoryBook’s FaceBook page – Email MaiStoryBook – or join me for an Interactive Read Aloud on MaiStoryBook Youtube!~*

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*~Until Next Time, Happy Reading~*