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Description
A rainbow machine gets out of control and takes all the colour out of the sky.
Quick Summary
Hunt's "The Rainbow Machine" grabs attention right away with a wacky contraption that spits out rainbows but then accidentally sucks all the color out of the sky, leaving everything gray and dull. The short, punchy text and lively pictures make it a great pick for early readers who like a little silliness mixed with a hint of problem-solving, and the brief length (under a thousand words) keeps even reluctant readers from feeling overwhelmed. There's a gentle dose of suspense when the world goes monochrome, but it's more goofy than scary, so it works well for kids who are a bit nervous about more dramatic stories. The story follows a group of curious kids as they figure out how to get the machine back on track and bring the colors back, showing teamwork and a dash of cleverness without being preachy. If your child enjoys tales about colors gone awry, they might also like "The Day the Crayons Quit," which uses a similar color-centric humor.