Mateo and the Sun-Spinner's Secret
Every Genie in a Book story starts with a simple idea.
Maybe your child loves a good mystery! This heartwarming story follows a curious explorer into a beautiful, enchanted forest where the very colors of the world are fading. Your child will join the quest to bring back the vibrancy, discovering the joy and importance of noticing and preserving beauty in every moment.
You don't need to write a full story. Just describe the kind of adventure you want to create. Who is your child in the story? What kind of world do they step into?
Story Prompt
Mateo clutches a glowing brass compass, stepping confidently along a sunlit forest path. The compass belonging to Mateo doesn't point north; it points to colors that are dimming in the world. As fireflies shimmer around Mateo, the adventurer learns how to mend the fading hues, reminding Mateo and all of us to appreciate the brilliant colors all around.
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| Feature | Coloring | Paperback | Hardcover |
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Full-color illustrations | |||
Line art for coloring | |||
Premium hardcover binding | |||
Illustration refinements | 20 | 20 | 30 |
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