Book details
The Rainbow Egg
Description
Hope is a chicken who lives in the woods with friends not typically affiliated with chickens. She is happy there, until she finds herself with an egg. She has no place to rest the egg and is in search of help. A guardian red bird leads her to a chicken house full of chicken families. There she finds challenges and fear, ultimately leading to the most precious gift she could ever hope for. The Rainbow Egg is a colorfully illustrated, fresh look at adoption as a loving gift.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
proficient
Length
24 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- The book promotes understanding and acceptance of diverse family structures, such as those formed through adoption, which is important for both children and adults.
- It offers a heartwarming story that can help children who are adopted feel seen and represented in literature.
- The narrative may provide valuable lessons about love, identity, and the meaning of family, which are beneficial for young readers' social and emotional development.
- Reading 'The Rainbow Egg' can be a bonding experience for parents and children, especially if the topic of adoption is relevant to their own family story.