The Wishing Machine — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Every Sunday after cereal, Sam and Mom walk to the laundromat, wash their clothes, and see their friends. But this Sunday is different. Today, doing laundry means packing clean clothes in boxes to move away. Sam doesn’t want to leave their neighborhood and friends. Maybe if they hope with all their might, they can turn a washing machine into a wishing machine!
Sam’s imagination transforms the mundane into a series of wonders as they cope with change and learn the true meaning of home.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Wishing Machine appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is indicated in the book. The story focuses on themes of imagination and coping with change, which do not involve any violent content. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is described as whimsical and comforting, focusing on positive themes.
Does The Wishing Machine have violence?
No violence is indicated in the book. The story focuses on themes of imagination and coping with change, which do not involve any violent content.
Does The Wishing Machine have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is described as whimsical and comforting, focusing on positive themes.
Does The Wishing Machine have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.
Does The Wishing Machine have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The narrative does not focus on race as a central theme.
Does The Wishing Machine have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The content is appropriate for children and does not include any strong language.
Does The Wishing Machine have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental discussions are present in the book. The story focuses on personal growth and imagination rather than climate issues.
Does The Wishing Machine have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is described as gentle and focused on childhood themes.
Does The Wishing Machine have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a mother and child but does not promote traditional or modern gender roles as a central theme.
Does The Wishing Machine have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. While the author has contributed to LGBTQ+ anthologies, this does not indicate that the book itself contains LGBTQ+ content.
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