How Do You Make a Rainbow?

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So that statement above is it's own TW. To me, that's good art. I don't love feeling upset, but I do love new feelings, fresh feelings, and learning and experiencing through art - which this collection engenders. At any case, the author’s talent definitely blazes through; there’s a certain organic storytelling quality to it that denotes a genuinely gifted emotionally engaging writing. These stories come alive in that very specific way. They also tend to be complete, not just mere slices of life, with a proper arc and plot, which I enjoy in short fiction. Each one features a pivotal moment in its characters’ lives, something that’ll define or transform them in some way.

Otherwise these stories fell flat for me and/or just had such a bleak and cynical worldview that I found them excruciating. Like, it's a collection of fiction about things going really badly for people, people being cruel, and some deeply uncomfortable sexual content involving minors, including a pedophile. The narrative voice doesn't condone the pedophilia or anything, but it left me wondering what exactly the point of depicting queer characters in such a way was.More than anything, the ten stories in this collection are about the continual process of self-discovery. The trans, queer, and gender nonconforming characters in these stories are all in various states of becoming. They make mistakes and go through horrible experiences. They discover joy and understanding. They find small and big ways to express what's happening for them internally. Nothing is perfect, nothing is permanent. It gets messy and uncomfortable, but that's a space that readers, especially cis and hetero readers, should be willing to inhabit. The story can even inspire children in their own creative writing; why not ask them to write their own descriptive pieces based on different colours? It'll be a fun activity that improves writing skills, and sharing one another's work will be a nice way to end the lesson.

From the publisher: “This artful first colors book introduces children to 9 basic colors and 20 shades of each. Readers will immerse themselves in the concept that one color name actually refers to a variety of dark, light, and in-between tones.” From the publishers: “One Sunday, Esther spies a rainbow peeking out from under her chair . . . and then it’s gone. She looks for colors in everything she sees, finding a different rainbow color each day of the week—but will she ever find her complete rainbow again?” Rainbows (Amazing Sights of the Sky) was written by Martha E.H. Rustad. This nonfiction book pairs simple text with clear photographs to teach kids about the science behind rainbows. From School Library Journal: The delicate watercolors of underwater scenes are a perfect foil to the glittering scales that eventually form a part of each fish's exterior. This is certainly a story written to convey a message, but in its simplicity, it recalls the best of Lionni. Besides, what three-year-old doesn't need reinforcement about sharing? Plus, listening to the story be narrated is a great way for children to improve their listening skills. It'll also help them with their pronunciation and fluency when they come to read for themselves, too.

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A Rainbow of My Own was written by Don Freeman. This story follows a little boy who just wants to play with a rainbow. But when he can’t catch one, he is thrilled to discover one waiting for him on the walls of his home. From the publisher: “When Moonbear looks out his window and sees a rainbow for the first time, he’s sure the sky is on fire. He is determined to put out the skyfire, but Little Bird has other ideas. How about finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, instead?” With this story, children can learn about the different colours of the rainbow. The boy walks through worlds of red, yellow, green, blue and all the rest of the rainbow, helping children to recognise each of the colours and what we commonly associate with them. This is perfect for children in EYFS learning about this topic. From the publisher: “Simple language and arresting, graphic illustrations introduce readers to the six primary and secondary colors and the adorable antics of six creative little penguins. A lively text, asking children to participate by answering questions, makes this an engaging, heartwarming story that is perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime.” From the Publisher:“ Kids love rainbows! In this colorful tale, Minnie Mouse simply explains how these beautiful apparitions are formed. Soon, she and her Clubhouse pals begin to see a world of rainbows around them.”

And for a fun superhero story, be sure to read ' Patcho and Pigeon: Dynamic Duo'. It follows the pair on their mission to save the day from the evil Dr Jelly!This beautiful story is a fantastic way to introduce the colours of the rainbow. The simple text is supported by stunning illustrations of items for each of the rainbow colours. If you enjoyed reading 'The Boy in the Rainbow', we have a library of Twinkl Originals eBooks you'll love. Colors with Ladybug (Learn with a Ladybug) was written by Dawn Sirett. This board book encourages little ones to trace the finger trails in the illustrations to help Little Ladybug find sparkly boots in every color of the rainbow. a b c d Welch, Matt. "Don't Be Like the Rainbow Fish". reason.com/. Reason Magazine . Retrieved 9 November 2021.