SAMANTHA DAWSON
Rainbow Dust was my first book. I first wrote the story in 1995 during a Creative Writing course.
I have always been fascinated by clouds and imagine a whole secret world above them.
Lucy was based on a unicorn beanie I was given as a present by my sister.
And so, Rainbow Dust was created and published originally through Purple Parrot Publishing in July 2019.
The second edited and newly illustrated version of Rainbow Dust was published on 25th July 2025.
As I was republishing my books, I decided to re-illustrate Rainbow Dust so Jessica and Lucy looked the same through all three books.
Meet Jessica and Lucy in the first book in the Rainbow Dust series.
The story is suitable for babies up to around 5 years.
Take your children on a magical adventure high above the clouds, filled with rainbows, unicorns, fun and friendship.
REVIEWS FOR RAINBOW DUST
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 August 2019
This is Samantha Dawson's first publication, and has been well worth the wait. It takes the reader to a magical world where time stops and the imagination takes over. A story that keeps you holding your breath, especially when the Eagle comes along!!! Loved every minute of reading this to my grandson. A story of magic, friendship and trust, and the illustrations by Becky Stout are amazing. They are reminiscent of a bygone year, but totally in keeping with the book.
Well done Sam, cant wait for your next book x
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Unicorn story book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2019 Verified Purchase
My seven year old loves this book! Lovely, magical unicorn story. She’s read it numerous times and is hoping they’ll be another book so she can find out what happens to the characters next....!
5.0 out of 5 stars A magical read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2020 Verified Purchase
My daughter loves this book! It has all her favourite things in - magic, unicorns and rainbows. She’s 4 and I thought it would be too long to read all at once but she insisted we finished it in one go. We’ve read it several times before bed since and can’t wait for the next book and more magical adventures! It’s a lovely book that I would recommend for children of all ages, their parents and grandparents to read together.
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2020
A lovely story with beautiful illustrations. Perfect for bedtime reading.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing magical story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2021
Loved this book such a lovely story and a firm favourite in my class.