"A diverse community of people come together on a sunny day to celebrate Pride.Salinas' bold, bright, mural-like illustrations command attention.Laden with delightful alliteration, Ayala-Kronos' clear, concise text begs to be read aloud. Messages of love, support, and resilience are effortlessly woven through, and readers--adults and children alike--will easily make connections between the book and their own lives.Uplifting, inclusive, and powerful." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A simple book with a simple message. A great purchase for libraries." -- School Library Journal "A collective "we" traces a collective narrative of attending Pride in this joyfully bustling picture book.
[M]usic plays, "flamboyant floats pass by," and people share plentiful snacks. Even when the weather turns for the worse, the experience is one of unity and resilience: "together,/ we weather the storm." Ayala-Kronos employs brief, descriptive sentences, while Salinas's rainbow-hued illustrations depict the energy of the celebration as well as between the Pride-goers, shown with various abilities, body types, and skin tones. Individuals assemble on every page, aptly emphasizing themes of connection and community-building, all "under one rainbow." -- Publishers Weekly.