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A Rainbow of Friends is a vibrant, rhymed story that explores the value and uniqueness of each friendship. Through playful verse, it teaches children that friends are precious regardless of differences or challenges, emphasizing individuality, tolerance, and multicultural understanding.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: P. K. Hallinan
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