This month I’ve been honored to be one of the book reviewers for Multicultural Children’s Book Day. The MCCBD team’s mission is to spread the word and raise awareness about the importance of diversity in children’s literature. All young readers need to see themselves within the pages of a book and experience other cultures, languages, traditions and religions within the pages of a book.
One of the two books we were graciously given to check out for MCCBD was Princess Rosie’s Rainbows
Princess Rosie’s Rainbows — Book Summary:
As a princess, Princess Rosie could have anything she wanted, but toys and and games didn’t mean anything to her. Princess Rosie was only truly happy when there was a rainbow. Her parents try everything they can to give her a rainbow that won’t disappear. People from all over bring a variety of rainbows, but none make Princess Rosie happy. Then a wise woman from a faraway village comes and teaches Rosie that rainbows are always with her in her heart, just as everything we truly love stays with us.
What we loved about Princess Rosie’s Rainbows:
Beautiful Illustrations — To say Kim Jacobs’ illustrations are beautiful would be an understatement. They are gorgeous! The pictures are full of detail and fill the entire page. They are guaranteed to pull you into the story.
Global Awareness — The images used in the story reflect a variety of cultures.
Relatable Story Line — Princess Rosie’s problem is something that even adults can struggle with. It may not be the desire to always see rainbows, but society often leads us to believe that it is by having things we will be happy.
Powerful Lesson — The story teaches children that physical possessions aren’t what bring us happiness. When Princess Rosie learns that she can be happy because she holds the rainbows in her heart, the reader discovers true happiness comes from within.
Book Activity for Princess Rosie’s Rainbows:
There is a simple activity at the end of the book where you and your child can create your very own rainbow, just like the Royal Astronomer did for Rosie. This is such a fun science activity to do on a sunny day!
After reading the story, and trying the included science activity, we created our own rainbow. Keeping the wise words of Becca in mind, that what she loved was always in Rosie’s heart, we decided to craft a rainbow of hearts.
For complete directions for this activity for Princess Rosie’s Rainbows, check out our Rainbow Heart Garland post.
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Multicultural Children’s Book day 2016 Medallion Level Sponsors
Platinum: Wisdom Tales Press * StoryQuest Books*Lil Libros
Gold: Author Tori Nighthawk*Candlewick Press,* Bharat Babies
Silver: Lee and Low Books*Chronicle Books*Capstone Young Readers Tuttle Publishing ,NY Media Works, LLC/KidLit TV
Bronze: Pomelo Books* Author Jacqueline Woodson*Papa Lemon Books* Goosebottom Books*Author Gleeson Rebello*ShoutMouse Press*Author Mahvash Shahegh* China Institute.org*Live Oak Media
Multicultural Children’s Book Day has 12 amazing Co-Host and you can view them here.
pragmaticmom says
January 27, 2016 at 10:33 amI love your heart craft that ties into the book! Thank you so much for your great review and for your support of Multicultural Children’s Book Day!
OneMommy says
January 30, 2016 at 10:50 pmMy daughter absolutely loved the book, and part of the craft was her idea. I will have to let her know that you liked it. She will be thrilled.
Carolyn Wilhelm says
January 28, 2016 at 11:22 amWhat a wonderful message, beautiful pictures, and fun project to accompany the ideas in the story! Thank you so much! This is so important for children to know.
OneMommy says
January 28, 2016 at 5:38 pmThank you — we had fun creating the craft to go with the story. And the story itself is delightful.
Jennifer says
January 28, 2016 at 11:44 amI love your rainbow heart craft! So pretty and not too difficult for a non-crafty person like me. I appreciate your review of this book. It definitely sounds worth looking for! Thank you!
OneMommy says
January 30, 2016 at 10:48 pmDefinitely recommend the book. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
Barbara Ann Mojica says
January 28, 2016 at 12:08 pmVisiting from the Booknificent Linky…Also a MCCBD book reviewer Thanks for sharing, Don’t we all want a rainbow in our lives? Looks like a great selection.
Leslie says
January 28, 2016 at 4:44 pmI love most any children’s book that promotes contentment and gratitude! Thanks for sharing.
Deanna Hershberger says
January 28, 2016 at 9:51 pmI did this blog hop too. It was a fun one! I love the rainbow heart!!! That is so cute. And would make a great Valentine’s Day AND St. Patty’s Day decoration! Great idea!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for sharing with Everything Kids Link & Pin Party! Hope that you share more great ideas with us again on Sunday night!
OneMommy says
January 30, 2016 at 10:47 pmMy son wanted to put a pot of gold at the bottom — guess he was thinking it would be good for St. Patrick’s Day, too! 🙂
Carrie says
January 29, 2016 at 9:02 pmWe loved this book too!! Such a great lesson. Thank you for reviewing it for Multicultural Children’s Book Day!
Rachael says
February 2, 2016 at 1:40 pmI love the message of the book and the way you incorporate the MCBD and crafts. Thank you for sharing this on the #Thoughtful Spot and I’m off to the library to check this book out ☺!
Tina at Mommynificent says
February 4, 2016 at 7:29 amI love the rainbow heart garland and this book sound fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday!
Tina
OneMommy says
February 6, 2016 at 12:28 amWe really enjoyed the book and making the craft. Thanks for hosting!