A gentle story that explores the arc of life from joyful beginnings to a graceful goodbye.

About The Robe of Rainbow Feathers

The Robe of Rainbow Feathers is an audiobook and accompanying animated short film conceived, written and narrated by multi-faceted musician and writer Diane Arkenstone. The project was created with the collaboration of director and sound designer Wesley Price, illustrator Anja Silbar, animator Isaac David Quesada and composer Daniel Cimo. It’s geared toward kids aged 3-8 with classically-inflected music and a simple, yet vivid storyline with themes that resonate with people of all ages.

The main character lives in a house set in an idyllic natural setting that allows her to foster a respect for the many friends and colorful creatures that live near her and gather around her. The young girl eventually grows to learn that the world also contains negative elements and is not always so kind. As she grows older she ultimately overcomes her fears by focusing on the kind and peaceful aspects of the world, giving her a lifetime of courage and happiness.

About the Story

Diane Arkenstone has written a handful of books geared toward children such as Tippy Tap Toes, It Happened On Cherry Street and Little Leaf’s Big Adventure. This story is dedicated to “our beautiful Earth and all of her children” and captures a familiar sense of wonder and innocence that reflects back on her childhood. Yet, The Robe of Rainbow Feathers goes further than any of her past works for children as it sensitively explores themes such as negativity in the world and the concept of aging and even death. It’s one of her most personal projects and a deep dive into her emotions. It’s unique that she can share these emotions creatively through the eyes of a child and in such a way that children can understand.