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Description
A monkey at the top of a tree spots a rainbow and invites it to wrap itself around his tail so he can take it down to show his friends, only to discover that the rainbow soaks up the colors it passes and grows bigger. The coauthor is Sanja Rescek.
Quick Summary
There's a mischievous monkey at the top of a tree who spots a beautiful rainbow and decides he wants to keep it for himself wrapping it around his tail to bring down to his friends. The fun twist is that every time the rainbow passes through something colorful (like a flower patch or a fruit stand), it soaks up more colors and grows bigger and bigger, which creates a sticky situation for the little monkey trying to wrangle an ever-expanding rainbow through the jungle. It's a silly, colorful adventure that works perfectly for kids in kindergarten through third grade, especially those who love books with a "one more thing goes wrong" rhythm that builds to a funny payoff. The story also sneaks in a little lesson about wanting what isn't yours without getting preachy about it just enough to spark a conversation if you want. If your kid loves animals doing goofy things or stories with escalating chaos, this is a great pick, and it pairs nicely with something like "The Rainbow Fish" for a rainbow-themed storytime. It's a quick read at under 400 words, so even reluctant readers can power through it and feel accomplished.