Director of instruction for learning services, Michael Scarcella, recommends 听by Melanie Scarcella ahead of summer break.
Rainbows After Rain听by Melanie Scarcella is more than a book鈥攊t’s a songbook that radiates positivity and joy. I feel lucky to have witnessed Melanie鈥檚 creative journey as she brought this beautiful story and its characters to life. Her vivid imagination and deep connection with young people shine through every page.
The story鈥檚 repeated theme of searching for rainbows captures the essence of connection, resilience, and joy. As the characters move from looking outward to discovering the rainbow within themselves, readers are gently reminded of the beauty in dreams, friendship, and self-discovery.
The heartfelt closing lines about feeling love in everyone offer a powerful message of unity and compassion. And best of all鈥攁t the back of the book, there鈥檚 a QR code that links to a performance of the song, allowing readers to听sing along听and truly feel the magic.
The author, Melanie Scarcella, is the district’s early learning/literacy helping teacher.
Rainbows After Rain is available in .
