The Day the Crayons Quit

ByDrew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers

Release Date: 2013-06-27
Genre: Colors for Kids

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 593 Ratings

Description

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WITH MILLIONS OF COPIES SOLD

The blockbuster hit that kids (and grown-ups!) will enjoy reading again and again—a hilarious, colorful picture book celebrating creativity and self-expression, hailed as “fresh and funny” (The Wall Street Journal) and “utterly original” (San Francisco Chronicle).

WINNER OF THE E.B. WHITE READ-ALOUD AWARD • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE CENTURY • ONE OF THE ATLANTIC'S 65 ESSENTIAL CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only written letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Blue Crayon needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. Black Crayon wants to be used for more than just outlining. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking—each believes he is the true color of the sun. What can Duncan possibly do to appease all the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best?

With giggle-inducing text from Drew Daywalt, and bold, bright illustrations from Oliver Jeffers, The Day the Crayons Quit is a modern classic.

Reviews

Looks good, and is gonna be the best!
5
By LDPWill
Hi I’m Caleb. I’m 7 years old and my mom’s gonna get me this book from barns and noble and I’m excited about that.
Best childhood book ever!!!
5
By BESTAPPEVER!!😎😝😜😍😍🥰
This book was the best when I was in elementary and my teachers would read it all the time. I still remember it and it’s the best!!!
One of my favs
5
By Better with computer
I really like this book I read it in school and I really enjoyed it
Personification at its best!!!!
5
By Madame dictionary
Very creative!
The day the crayons quit
5
By Scott95100
This book is awesome
Hilarious book with a great message
5
By Zach_333_
Our favorite children's book, by far!
So good
5
By Blazeisamaze
My son and I love this book. It is our
favorite book we read it every night before he goes to bed. This book is perfect.
The Day the Crayons Quit
5
By akelaalta
My second graders thought this book was a hit!
Great book
5
By iNDy12
Fun
Great Book for the First Week of School
4
By Emmy's Mommy😄
Very creative story! I plan on using this book for the first week of school for my Kindergarten class. I want the students to take care of their supplies and use them correctly. This book will really get them thinking about how they use their crayons and creativity. We can also revisit this book for character point of view and letter writing.