Coloring the Rainbow: A Story about the Power of Connection

Winner of the Nautilus Book Award silver medal, National Indie Excellence Award, Purple Dragonfly Book Award, and BookLife Review’s Editor’s Choice Award.

A timeless story about the beauty and wonder created when differences are honored and celebrated.

A young trombonist pauses his practicing to wonder: what other musical voices exist?

When the sweet notes from a passing piccolo waft through his open window, the boy happily declares every musical voice be found!

Playing his horn through his neighborhood, he draws other curious children to join the parade. From Scottish bagpipes to French horns to a Janggu drum from Korea, each unique instrument brings a sound like no other to this impromptu parade.

The procession is touched with magic when their combined voices, raised in harmony, orchestrate a colorful miracle that graces the sky.

With its vibrant, joyful characters, the easy, musical cadence of the rhyming story, and its timeless message, Coloring the Rainbow is an inspiring story for kids of all ages.

Awarded Praise for Coloring the Rainbow:

Nautilus Book Awards Winner for a children’s picture book that honors social change, social justice, and spiritual growth.

National Indie Excellence Award for an inspirational and motivational children’s picture book.

Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner for a children’s picture book in the categories of Debut Author, Arts and Music, Best Illustrations, Cultural Diversity, and Spiritual.

BookLife Review Editor’s Pick Award by Publishers Weekly reviewers

Catherine Rose is enjoying that time of life when one thinks of creating a legacy. Her life’s focus has been on supporting the well-being of children. In her career as a pediatric nurse, she used therapeutic storytelling to empower children to cope effectively with health challenges. Now retired, her stories embolden children to cope effectively with today’s uncertainties, with messages affirming competency, resilience, and self-worth.

Married to her high school sweetheart, she enjoys being on perpetual recess with her two grandchildren who love having a story read to them, particularly one written by Nana.

Jeffrey Dale’s wide scope of interest and talent in artistic design inspire him to design and/or build anything that his creative mind might conceive. From computer graphics to commissioned sculpture and furniture design, and even his debut as a children’s book illustrator, Dale’s artwork reflects his spirited imagination. Each varied project showcases his unique attention to design, movement, color, and even humor.

Dale is the founder of Dale Design, situated in the thriving design community of Cary, North Carolina. He and his wife make Cary their home, and together, mentor their two grown children to create inspired futures.