Book Series · 20 Books
In order from Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters 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.
Two sisters vie for a king's heart, but only one can be queen. Who will he choose?
20 books · Published 1956–1991
Two sisters vie for a king's heart, but only one can be queen. Who will he choose?
A boy's quest for a dreamland reveals truths about himself and growing up.
A pet boa constrictor becomes a village hero when burglars strike.
A sister's world is silent, yet full of vibrant expression and adventure.
Grandpa's incredible tale changes everything.
A boy learns to see the world through his blind grandfather's eyes.
A road trip promises freedom and adventure for two women.
As night falls, 105 musicians prepare to unite in a symphony of sound.
Discover the hidden language of everyday signs.
A cook battles rat kidnappers to save an opera singer.
A band plays for alligators, unaware of their sinister plans.
A lonely man with a hat obsession seeks the perfect partner to complete his life.
A magical paper crane revives a struggling restaurant.
Discover the adventures of four kids and their extraordinary shoes in a lively, rhyming tale.
Discover the hidden team behind every book's creation.
A boy's unusual hair leads him to a magical discovery.
Uncover a sunken treasure's secrets lost to the sea.
Discover the power and mystery of storms through vivid images and fascinating facts.
A boy's quest to create a wire toy defies doubt and inspires joy.
A sleepless night leads to a father-son journey under the stars.
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.
Start with Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #20.
The series is best for ages 3–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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