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Reviewed by Cheryl Schopen for Readers' Favorite
In Be Everything You Can Be by Karen Seader, readers have the pleasure of reading more about siblings Hailey and Logan and the lovely Lady of the Rainbow. Being the second book in the series, the Lady of the Rainbow teaches these kids about the colors of the rainbow. However, it’s not just the colors that have an importance. Within each color is a very special word/phrase. She calls them “the colors of love.” The colors refer to qualities that Hailey and Logan learn to acquire: kindness, caring, generosity, respect, sharing, enjoyment, and appreciation. We then see the children bring these qualities to life throughout the story.
Karen Seader has done it again. I absolutely loved the concept of connecting the colors of the rainbow to qualities that all children should learn to have. And seeing Hailey and Logan incorporate those characteristics in reality shows children that it can be easily done, even in the smallest ways. The story, the colorful illustrations, the relatable examples, and the wonderful songs all have such an impact on getting this essential message out to kids. I also like what Jilly the Rainbow Fairy represents. She is always there to remind and motivate Hailey and Logan to be the best that they can be, which I interpreted as kind of like our conscience. We know what is right and wrong, but sometimes we need to remind ourselves. No one is perfect. We all need a little guidance, even if it comes from within, and I think this is another great lesson for kids. All in all, it was another fantastic book. Be Everything You Can Be is everything I hoped for.
