Reading Rainbow Flags

Black Sand Castle Flags
Reading Rainbow - Original Introduction

Reading Rainbow aired from 1983 unto 2006. Its main message teaches children to love and enjoy reading. It was hosted by the LeVar Burton and was able to inspire children across America to read.

In the original introduction, little flags appear on top of the sandcastle. They are little black triangular flags - also known as pennants.

Red Mast Head Pennants - Reading Rainbow


After reading the book by the river, the boy is able to see an ancient view of history. The young boys imagination lets him see a ship from the past. Along the top of the ships are little red flags or pennants.

Reading really is a kind of magic.