About This Book
This delightful early chapter book takes young readers on an imaginative field trip to the iconic Crayola factory. Ellie and her classmates explore the bustling facility, learning about pigment mixing, wrapping, and sorting. The adventure truly sparks with the introduction of magical "color catchers" who seek out unique hues around the globe. When Ellie accidentally bumps equipment, she and her friends discover the boundless potential of color, making this a charming story about curiosity, creativity, and the joy of discovery. Perfect for children aged 4-8.
Welcome to a world of infinite colors! When Ellie and her class take a field trip to the Crayola Factory to learn how crayons are made, they are greeted by rooms full of color and bustling with activity. From mixing pigments to wrapping and sorting, there are machines and people hard at work at every turn. There are even magical creatures called color catchers who travel the world in search of Pacific Blue, Wild Watermelon, and Sunglow who really steal the show. But it isn't until Ellie accidentally knocks into some equipment that she and her friends learn just how limitless the world of color possibilities can be.
Discussion Prompts
1
What is your favorite color and why?
2
If you could invent a new crayon color, what would it be called and what would it look like?
3
What part of the Crayola factory would you be most excited to see?
4
Have you ever accidentally made something wonderful?
5
What do you think the "color catchers" do when they're not at the factory?
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