The Day the Crayons Quit
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books in 2014, is a vibrant and imaginative story that engages young readers with a unique twist on coloring. In this edition, spanning 40 pages, children are introduced to Duncan, who discovers that his crayons have decided to quit. Each crayon expresses its grievances through letters, revealing their frustrations and desires, which sets the stage for a playful exploration of creativity and color.
Readers will find a humorous narrative that delves into themes of friendship and social dynamics among the crayons. The story encourages children to think about colors in a new light while fostering an appreciation for art and self-expression. With its engaging premise and colorful illustrations, this book presents a delightful way for children to connect with their crayons and explore the concept of collaboration in a fun and relatable manner.
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The Number One New York Times Bestseller!
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Debut author Drew Daywalt and international bestseller Oliver Jeffers team up to create a colourful solution to a crayon-based crisis in this playful, imaginative story that will have children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way.
Poor Duncan just wants to colour in. But when he opens his box of crayons, he only finds letters, all saying the same thing: We quit!
Beige is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown, Blue needs a break from colouring in all that water, while Pink just wants to be used. Green has no complaints, but Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking to each other.
The battle lines have been drawn. What is Duncan to do?
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