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The Rainbow Bee
The Rainbow Bee book is a sweet and thoughtfully-illustrated story about a bee who is born looking quite different (with rainbow stripes) into a hive that has never dealt with diversity amongst its members.
"Rainbow not only looked different, but liked different things too."
The authors introduce surprise, conflict and vulnerability in a way that children of all ages can understand and enjoy. Rainbow, the main character in the story, is able to help the hive realize that differences can be beautiful, and should be embraced.
"We're all a little different; some taller, some shorter, some wider, some slimmer, some yellow and black, and some rainbow. But inside we're all the same."
"Rainbow not only looked different, but liked different things too."
The authors introduce surprise, conflict and vulnerability in a way that children of all ages can understand and enjoy. Rainbow, the main character in the story, is able to help the hive realize that differences can be beautiful, and should be embraced.
"We're all a little different; some taller, some shorter, some wider, some slimmer, some yellow and black, and some rainbow. But inside we're all the same."
- GenresChildrens
30 pages, Hardcover
Published April 3, 2021
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February 24, 2022
Read for my toddler's bedtime. Rainbow colored bees reminds me of the Ugly Duckling, Red Nose Reindeer, and Oddbird.. the other bees don't accept him because he looks different then the Queen Bee gave him multiple tests and he able to do what the normal colored bees can do..
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February 13, 2022
Super cute
I'd recommend this to parents of young children who are maybe questioning themselves or how their family is made up. Beautifully illustrated
I'd recommend this to parents of young children who are maybe questioning themselves or how their family is made up. Beautifully illustrated
April 8, 2021
🐝 Everyone Is Beautiful 🐝
I am very excited to have found this book. The story is told in such a way that children will think about it while its being read to them, but later they will think about it again later. The action of a great book. The illustrations are whimsical and bright. I highly recommend this book for loving everyone no matter what they look like.
Rainbow was named by the Queen of the hive because of his beautiful coloring. She was different in many ways. She liked to drink the nectarof wild flowers. Other bees liked drinking nectar of regular flowers. What did the Queen do when she noticed he was being picked on?
I am very excited to have found this book. The story is told in such a way that children will think about it while its being read to them, but later they will think about it again later. The action of a great book. The illustrations are whimsical and bright. I highly recommend this book for loving everyone no matter what they look like.
Rainbow was named by the Queen of the hive because of his beautiful coloring. She was different in many ways. She liked to drink the nectarof wild flowers. Other bees liked drinking nectar of regular flowers. What did the Queen do when she noticed he was being picked on?
April 8, 2021
Rainbow Bee
This book had colorful illustrations and was a nice read. My only concern was that it was too similar to books teaching about love and acceptance. Not a book I would distinctly remember, but a nice book. It didn‘t come across as unique enough, but that is only one person‘s opinion.
This book had colorful illustrations and was a nice read. My only concern was that it was too similar to books teaching about love and acceptance. Not a book I would distinctly remember, but a nice book. It didn‘t come across as unique enough, but that is only one person‘s opinion.
April 6, 2021
Bee who you are!
What a sweet Bee book about a Rainbow colored bee who is looked down upon by the fellow bees of the hive. As it turns out though, while different looking, the rainbow bee is just like them. Our looks don’t define us. Our hearts are what’s most important.
What a sweet Bee book about a Rainbow colored bee who is looked down upon by the fellow bees of the hive. As it turns out though, while different looking, the rainbow bee is just like them. Our looks don’t define us. Our hearts are what’s most important.
May 10, 2021
This is an excellent children's book! Fun and easy way to start a topic with children on the subject of loving and accepting all people. Well written in a way that even adults can benefit from the message. Thank you to the authors for writing a book that will inspire many children and people.
August 7, 2021
a great message
This book has an absolutely beautiful story, and it's simple enough for younger kids to understand. It has vivid colors, and simple illustrations. My three-year-old son let me read the whole book, quite an achievement.
This book has an absolutely beautiful story, and it's simple enough for younger kids to understand. It has vivid colors, and simple illustrations. My three-year-old son let me read the whole book, quite an achievement.
January 26, 2022
My son really enjoyed.
BEST BOOK EVER!!!!! My 7 yo boy read this book and enjoyed it! This is a very kind and sweet book. As more books talking about kindness and loving people that are different, hopefully the world will be a kinder place
BEST BOOK EVER!!!!! My 7 yo boy read this book and enjoyed it! This is a very kind and sweet book. As more books talking about kindness and loving people that are different, hopefully the world will be a kinder place
April 7, 2021
Wouldn't bother with this book. Poorly written. Do not recommend at all.
July 10, 2021
Good Book to Celebrate Differences
This is a great book for children, it celebrates differences and brings an understanding for equality. Overall a cute and colorful book.
This is a great book for children, it celebrates differences and brings an understanding for equality. Overall a cute and colorful book.
August 6, 2021
Rainbow
It's awesome to have read this book to my daughter for bed time today as this book shows you to be kind no matter what your differences are
It's awesome to have read this book to my daughter for bed time today as this book shows you to be kind no matter what your differences are
February 15, 2022
She loved it
We read this as a bedtime story,she did need help with the big words but loved the rainbow bee. Rainbow is her favorite color
We read this as a bedtime story,she did need help with the big words but loved the rainbow bee. Rainbow is her favorite color
February 24, 2022
Loved this story. Put forth good values. Must read for all.
April 19, 2022
Great message for kids!
I read this to my kindergartener. The book spoke of being kind despite appearance & how we are all the same despite how we look. Great message!
I read this to my kindergartener. The book spoke of being kind despite appearance & how we are all the same despite how we look. Great message!
October 24, 2023
Sweet story!
Wonderful book about accepting and loving others for who they are! Definitely recommend to all who need a little happiness in their lives.
Wonderful book about accepting and loving others for who they are! Definitely recommend to all who need a little happiness in their lives.
August 18, 2025
so cute
Loved the story and the meaning it’s teaching kids. Loved the illustrations as well. Super cute highly recommend this book for first graders
Loved the story and the meaning it’s teaching kids. Loved the illustrations as well. Super cute highly recommend this book for first graders
November 20, 2025
A little preachy without much character
September 25, 2021
Beautiful
This is a beautiful story of acceptance and tolerance. I recommend it for anyone teaching children about differences and appreciating uniqueness.
This is a beautiful story of acceptance and tolerance. I recommend it for anyone teaching children about differences and appreciating uniqueness.
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