Book Series · 20 Books

Reading Rainbow Books

In order from Kenny's Window to How Many Stars in the Sky?.

The Reading Rainbow series is a set of 20 picture books by Thacher Hurd, published between 1956 and 1991. Written for ages 3–10, most books run about 30 pages.

Kenny's Window
Crictor
Through Grandpa's Eyes
I Have a Sister--My Sister Is Deaf
"Could Be Worse!"
Just Us Women
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Kenny's Window
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$1135
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1956

Kenny's Window

By Maurice Sendak

A boy's quest for a dreamland reveals truths about himself and growing up.

64 pages· 4,328 words· Est. 34 min read-aloud
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Summary: Kenny embarks on a journey to find a dreamland where he wishes to stay forever. Along the way, he uncovers profound truths about himself and the nature of growing up. As reality intertwines with fantasy, Kenny's adventure becomes a transformative exploration of identity and imagination. Will he find the land he seeks, or discover something even more valuable? Dive into a world where dreams and reality blur, and every step leads to self-discovery.
The complete set

Reading Rainbow Series

20 books · Published 1956–1991

Series
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$1135

Kenny's Window

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1956

A boy's quest for a dreamland reveals truths about himself and growing up.

Crictor

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1958

A pet boa constrictor becomes a village hero when burglars strike.

Through Grandpa's Eyes

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1971

A boy learns to see the world through his blind grandfather's eyes.

I Have a Sister--My Sister Is Deaf

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1977

A sister's world is silent, yet full of vibrant expression and adventure.

"Could Be Worse!"

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1979

Grandpa's incredible tale changes everything.

Just Us Women

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

A road trip promises freedom and adventure for two women.

The Philharmonic Gets Dressed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

As night falls, 105 musicians prepare to unite in a symphony of sound.

I Read Signs

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983

Discover the hidden language of everyday signs.

Mystery on the Docks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983

A cook battles rat kidnappers to save an opera singer.

Mama Don't Allow

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984

A band plays for alligators, unaware of their sinister plans.

A Three Hat Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

A lonely man with a hat obsession seeks the perfect partner to complete his life.

The Paper Crane

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

A magical paper crane revives a struggling restaurant.

Shoes

Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 1986

Discover the adventures of four kids and their extraordinary shoes in a lively, rhyming tale.

How a Book Is Made

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986

Discover the hidden team behind every book's creation.

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

Two sisters vie for a king's heart, but only one can be queen. Who will he choose?

An Enchanted Hair Tale

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

A boy's unusual hair leads him to a magical discovery.

Sunken Treasure

Picture Book · 1988

Uncover a sunken treasure's secrets lost to the sea.

Sale price
$759

Storms

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1989

Discover the power and mystery of storms through vivid images and fascinating facts.

Sale price
$759

Galimoto

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

A boy's quest to create a wire toy defies doubt and inspires joy.

How Many Stars in the Sky?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991

A sleepless night leads to a father-son journey under the stars.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Reading Rainbow series?

There are 20 books in the Reading Rainbow series. It began with Kenny's Window in 1956, and the newest book, How Many Stars in the Sky?, was published in 1991.

What ages are the Reading Rainbow books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Reading Rainbow to life.

01

Maurice Sendak

Author & Illustrator
02

Tomi Ungerer

Author & Illustrator
03

James Stevenson

Author & Illustrator
04

Tana Hoban

Author & Illustrator
05

Thacher Hurd

Author & Illustrator
06

Molly Bang

Author & Illustrator
07

Aliki

Author & Illustrator
08

Patricia MacLachlan

Author
09

Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson

Author
10

Jeannette Caines

Author
11

Karla Kuskin

Author
12

Laura Geringer

Author
13

Elizabeth Winthrop

Author
14

John Steptoe

Author
15

Alexis De Veaux

Author
16

READ

Author
17

Seymour Simon

Author
18

Karen Lynn Williams

Author
19

Lenny Hort

Author
20

Deborah Kogan Ray

Illustrator
21

Pat Cummings

Illustrator
22

Marc Simont

Illustrator
23

Arnold Lobel

Illustrator
24

William Joyce

Illustrator
25

Cheryl Hanna

Illustrator
26

Catherine Stock

Illustrator
27

James E. Ransome

Illustrator

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