Frequently asked

Both books are written for children roughly ages 2 to 7. Younger children enjoy the colors, rhythm and illustrations; older children start using the color language on their own to describe how they feel or how a new food went.

No. Each book stands completely on its own. They share the same three friends and the same rainbow road, so reading both gives children a consistent language across feelings and food, but either one is a fine place to start.

No. The series was inspired in part by the author’s own family, but it was written deliberately for every child, every family and every background. No page names a diagnosis. Families have found the books useful for sensory differences and selective eating, and equally useful for children who simply have big feelings or a cautious palate.

Currently both titles are available in paperback and as eBooks.

Both books are available on Amazon: If My Feelings Were the Colors of Rainbow and If Our Foods Were the Colors of Rainbow. For classroom or clinic sets, see the bulk order page.

Yes. Bulk pricing is available on ten or more copies, with signed and personalized options. Visit the school visits and bulk orders page to request a quote.

Yes. Visits run twenty to thirty minutes and include a read-aloud, a color activity and a short Q&A. Virtual sessions are available anywhere; in-person visits are arranged by region.

Lumi is the little boy who appears throughout the series. He was inspired by the author’s son, though she chose not to use his real name so that he can decide for himself, when he is older, how much of his story to share.

Yes — a free printable pack with a feelings color wheel, a rainbow food tracker, read-aloud conversation starters and a one-page classroom guide. Join the newsletter to receive it.

Yes. More books in the Rainbow Series are in progress. The newsletter is the first place new titles are announced.