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The Robe of Rainbow Feathers: New paperback and eBook coming out October 24, 2025! 

(Audiobook and narrated animated film coming soon)

Robe of Rainbow Feathers book by Diane Arkenstone
A gentle story that explores the arc of life from joyful beginnings to a graceful goodbye.

 

About the story of The Robe of Rainbow Feathers

I still feel like a kid and keep childhood alive by writing these stories. And writing children’s stories is a great joy because I can share parts of my wild, wonderful childhood in the stories. 

I was in deep grief from the recent passing of our mom and started writing to channel the grief and this story just came out.”

– Diane Arkenstone

In this multi-media release, Diane narrates the audio book but also surrounded herself with a talented group of collaborators that were key in every detail that the ambitious project required. The illustrations of Anja Silbar evoke a sense of wonder in their whimsy and simplicity. Wesley Price took the helm as director, producer and sound designer and was basically the glue that held the film elements together. Wesley contacted animator Isaac David Quesada who brought the narrative and imagery to life invoking a unique sense of joy in the puppet-like animation.  Wesley also brought in composer Daniel Cimo, whose strikingly beautiful score augments the sublime imagery.

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Review From The Praries Book

Potent and beautifully told. Arkenstone crafts a luminous tale where nature, spirit, and perspective converge in a tender, deeply personal fable. The story traces a girl whose bond with the natural world shows her that love and gratitude outshine fear. When despair settles in, she realizes that the focus of her mind defines the shape of her life.

Watch the behind-the-scenes trailer

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 Diane Arkenstone

Diane Arkenstone, a seminal modern instrumental artist who has explored a wide range of artistic endeavors in an over three-decade career, is gearing up for the release of a multi-faceted project for children, a colorful and poignant story of a young girl’s journey to adulthood titled The Robe of Rainbow Feathers. Diane Arkenstone has written a handful of books geared toward children such as Tippy Tap ToesIt 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. Unlike her past works, The Robe of Rainbow Feathers will be available in three formats—as an illustrated book and audio book, and as a animated short film that is currently being submitted to film festivals globally.
Photo of Diane Arkenstone on a beach setting