✦ A children's picture book · Ages 4–8 ✦

Rainbow Sparkles Saves the Day

By Emelia Rose Awbery & Roy P. Awbery

Rainbow Sparkles Saves the Day — book cover

Can a gentle shark become an unexpected hero?

Deep beneath the sparkling sea lives a very unusual shark. Rainbow Sparkles looks different from all the others — and behaves differently too. While her kind hunt and chase, she prefers to quietly watch the world above the waves.

But when a young boy gets into trouble, Rainbow must make a brave choice...

A shark like no other

Rainbow Sparkles has a beautiful rainbow fin that makes her stand out from every other shark in the ocean. While her brother and the other sharks love to hunt and chase, Rainbow is happiest watching the world above the waves — curious, gentle, and kind.

One day, a young boy gets into serious trouble in the water. He bobs and flails, spun all around, trying to stay afloat. Rainbow sees it all from below.

She has always stayed hidden from the humans — but now, she must make a choice.

"Not every shark wants to eat you for lunch!" — from Rainbow Sparkles Saves the Day
Rainbow Sparkles watches from below the waves A young boy in trouble in the water

Big messages for little readers

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Celebrate difference

Rainbow looks different — and IS different. Her uniqueness turns out to be her greatest gift.

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Kindness is brave

Choosing to help someone — even when it's scary — is one of the most courageous things anyone can do.

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Don't judge

Sharks are scary in films — but Rainbow proves that appearances don't tell the whole story.

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Ocean wonder

Vivid underwater illustrations bring the coral reef to life and spark curiosity about our ocean world.

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Rhyming fun

Every page is written in rhyming couplets — perfect for reading aloud and developing early literacy skills.

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Family created

Written by a grandfather and his 8-year-old granddaughter — a story of creativity and collaboration.

✅   Aligns with KS1 PSHE & Relationships Education — ideal for classroom use

A family collaboration

This book began as a conversation between a grandfather and his granddaughter. What happened next was something truly special.

Emelia Rose Awbery holding Rainbow Sparkles Saves the Day
Emelia Rose Awbery
Co-author · Aged 8

Emelia first imagined Rainbow Sparkles — a friendly, colourful shark who proves not all sharks are scary. She loves drawing, painting, and creating characters, and contributed artwork ideas throughout the creative process. Rainbow Sparkles Saves the Day is her first published book.

Roy P. Awbery
Roy P. Awbery
Co-author · Storyteller, Berkshire

Roy is a children's book author and storyteller from Berkshire, inspired by his three grandchildren. His previous titles — The Scariest Dinosaur and I Saw a Dinosaur — are available on Amazon. This is his first book created in collaboration with Emelia, and his most personal yet.

Bring Rainbow Sparkles to your school

Roy visits local primary schools in Berkshire and surrounding counties, reading the book aloud and running interactive literacy and PSHE activities that children and teachers love.

  • Interactive read-aloud with Q&A for KS1 & KS2
  • PSHE discussion: kindness, difference & courage
  • Rhyming word challenges & creative writing activities
  • Classroom activity guide provided to teachers
  • Emelia joins visits when available
  • Free initial visits available for local schools

"When children discover that an 8-year-old came up with the idea, the room changes. They realise stories can come from anywhere — even from them." — Roy P. Awbery

Get in touch

To book a school or library visit, request a review copy, or enquire about media and press, contact Roy directly:

Emailroy.awbery@awberyart.com
📍 Based inBerkshire, UK
🗓 AvailabilitySchool term-time · Berkshire & surrounding counties
📧   Book a visit

Available on Amazon now

A perfect gift for readers aged 4–8. Full-colour illustrations throughout, written in rhyming verse.

Front cover
📚 Format:  Full-colour picture book
🎂 Age range:  4–8 years (KS1)
🎵 Text style:  Rhyming couplets throughout
🌊 Theme:  Kindness, courage & ocean adventure
📦 Available:  Amazon UK & worldwide
📖 Series:  Rainbow Sparkles — Book 1
Back cover