The Last Two Crayons
The Last Two Crayons by Leah Freeman-Haskin is a 32-page children’s book published by Groundwood Books in 2023. This story follows Sienna as she prepares for her school’s spring art show, only to find that the only crayons left are dark brown and light brown. Faced with teasing from her classmates and the challenge of creating a special picture, Sienna’s journey explores her imagination and the beauty of the color brown, ultimately leading her to a unique idea for her artwork.
Readers will find a narrative that emphasizes creativity, family, and self-esteem as Sienna reflects on her favorite things and the support of her friends. The book incorporates themes of diversity and emotions, showcasing how Sienna learns to appreciate the world around her through her artistic expression. With engaging dialogue and illustrations, The Last Two Crayons presents a heartwarming tale that encourages young readers to embrace their individuality and the richness of their experiences.
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Sienna looks forward to drawing a picture for her school’s spring art show, until she ends up with the last two crayons …
By the time Sienna arrives at the art table in her classroom, all the crayons are gone except dark brown and light brown. Now how can she make a special picture for the art show? Andy teases that all she’ll be able to draw is mud and dog poop. Her teacher tries to cheer her up, telling her that lots of wonderful things are brown. So Sienna imagines some of her favorite things — her grandma’s rose garden, her new bicycle, rainbows — but none of them are brown! Her friends remind her that chocolate ice cream is brown, and so is the grizzly bear at the zoo. Sienna draws both, with the help of her friends, but neither picture seems special enough. In the end, inspired by an early memory, Sienna comes up with her own idea for a drawing that’s perfect for the art show.
The Last Two Crayons looks at the beautiful world of brown, with a heartwarming and empowering ending that celebrates diversity, creativity and family.
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dialogue
illustrations
vignettes
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2
Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4
Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
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