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The Day the Crayons Quit Hardcover – Picture Book, June 27, 2013

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Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only 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 of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best?

With giggle-inducing text from Drew Daywalt and bold and bright illustrations from Oliver Jeffers, The Day the Crayons Quit is the perfect gift for new parents, baby showers, back-to-school, or any time of year! Perfect for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Sciezka and Lane Smith.

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Goodreads’ 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year
Winner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award

* “Hilarious . . . Move over, Click, Clack, Moo; we’ve got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike.” –BCCB, starred review

“Jeffers . . . elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights.” –Booklist

“Fresh and funny.” –The Wall Street Journal

"This book will have children asking to have it read again and again.” –Library Media Connection

* “This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime.” –School Library Journal, starred review

* “These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Utterly original.” –San Francisco Chronicle

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Amazon Best Children's Book of 2013: The Day the Crayons Quit, Drew Daywalt’s clever story of a box of crayons gone rogue will get the whole family laughing at the letters written by the occupants of the ubiquitous yellow and green box. The combination of text and Oliver Jeffers' illustrations match the colors' personalities beautifully as the crayons share their concern, appreciation, or downright frustration: yellow and orange demand to know the true color of the sun, while green--clearly the people pleaser of the bunch--is happy with his workload of crocodiles, trees, and dinosaurs. Peach crayon wants to know why his wrapper was torn off, leaving him naked and in hiding; blue is exhausted and, well, worn out; and pink wants a little more paper time. The result of this letter writing campaign is colorful creativity and after reading this book I will never look at crayons the same way again--nor would I want to. ---Seira Wilson

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Duncan’s crayons are on strike. One morning he opens his desk looking for them and, in their place, finds a pack of letters detailing their grievances, one crayon at a time. Red is tired. Beige is bored. Black is misunderstood. Peach is naked! The conceit is an enticing one, and although the crayons’ complaints are not entirely unique (a preponderance centers around some variation of overuse), the artist’s indelible characterization contributes significant charm. Indeed, Jeffers’ ability to communicate emotion in simple gestures, even on a skinny cylinder of wax, elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights. First-class bookmaking, with clean design, ample trim size, and substantial paper stock, adds to the quality feel. A final spread sees all things right, as Duncan fills a page with bright, delightful imagery, addressing each of the crayons’ issues and forcing them into colorful cooperation. Kids who already attribute feelings to their playthings will never look at crayons the same way again. Grades K-3. --Thom Barthelmess

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Philomel Books; First Edition (June 27, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399255370
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399255373
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD730L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.44 x 0.43 x 10.31 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1 in Children's Art Fiction
- #11 in Children's Humor
- #14 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books)

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Drew Daywalt
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Drew Daywalt grew up in Ohio, where his mother read stories to him every night after she got off work as a nurse at the local hospital. Today he reads to his own children in California. And when he's not spending time with family, Drew writes smart little stories for smart little people.
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Oliver Jeffers is an artist, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland.
From figurative painting, collage and installation to illustration and award winning picture-books, Oliver Jeffers practice takes many forms.
His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in multiple cities, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Brooklyn Museum New York.
HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his picture books, now translated into over 36 languages, including The Incredible Book Eating Boy, and the New York Times Bestseller This Moose Belongs to Me and #1 New York Times Bestseller The Day The Crayons Quit.
Oliver won an Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with artist and filmmaker Mac Premo. He has made art for Newsweek, The New York Times, United Airlines, TED, Nintendo, and has illustrated a a number of novels.
In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day.
Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London based Studio AKA, screening on Christmas Eve 2008 on Channel 4 in the UK and on Nickelodeon in the US and Australia.
In 2013, Jeffers illustrated the vinyl cover (a drawing of Nelson Mandela) for the U2 song "Ordinary Love". Jeffers also co-directed (with Mac Premo) the video for the U2 song "Ordinary Love".
Oliver grew up in Belfast Northern Ireland and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
See more at www.oliverjeffers.com, or visit his instagram, facebook, and twitter @oliverjeffers
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Customers find this book charming and hilarious, with childlike crayon drawings and a captivating story that keeps kids interested. Moreover, the book is perfect for kindergarten-aged children, prompting them to use all colors and helping them associate them with specific images. Additionally, customers appreciate how it teaches empathy through conversations about feelings and creativity. However, the writing style receives mixed feedback, with some finding the text clever while others say it's hard to read.

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Customers enjoy this book, finding it both fun and sweet, with one customer noting it's particularly charming for little ones.

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"Had my child laughing and is now one of his favorites! We read it a couple of times a week, entertaining for adults too. Love the illustrations!" Read more

"...Write a cute little story about your child’s experience with the story and you have a perfect sentimental gift to share" Read more

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Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book, describing them as childlike crayon drawings that are very nice and vibrant.

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"...The illustrations are cute, the story is creative, and even as an adult I was excited to turn the page and find out how the other colors felt." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's creativity, describing it as a brilliant concept that helps spark imagination and thought-provoking ideas.

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"...It is the cutest, funniest and one of the most imaginative children’s book I have ever read. I very highly recommend this book." Read more

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348 customers mention "Story quality"307 positive41 negative

Customers love the story of this book, with several mentioning it's one of the most requested stories in their house, and one customer highlighting its effectiveness in resolving conflict.

"...Day the Crayons Quit" to parents, educators, and anyone who loves a good story. It's a wonderful addition to any home or classroom library." Read more

"...The storyline is incredibly relatable, capturing the quirky personalities of each crayon in a way that’s both funny and heartwarming...." Read more

"...The illustrations are cute, the story is creative, and even as an adult I was excited to turn the page and find out how the other colors felt." Read more

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Customers find the book age-appropriate, particularly noting it's perfect for kindergarteners and relatable to young children, while keeping their interest. One customer mentions it's even suitable for babies.

"...were drawn by a child, which adds to the charm and makes it even more engaging for young readers...." Read more

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Customers find the book effective for teaching colors, as it sparks conversations and helps children associate colors with specific images, with one customer noting it serves as a great opener for charting favorite colors.

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Customers appreciate the book's messages about feelings, noting that it opens up conversations about emotions and creativity while teaching empathy in a fun way.

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"...The vocabulary is more suited to an older child, but having a conversation with my 2 1/2 child. This is a book that will grow with your child." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style of the book, with some finding the text clever and the crayon letters entertaining, while others find it hard to read, particularly noting that it is written in print handwriting.

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I recently purchased "The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers for my 7-year-old daughter. I am absolutely delighted with this book!

The story is clever, humorous, and engaging. The crayons, each with their own unique personality, decide to quit their job and express their frustrations through hilarious letters to their owner, Duncan. The illustrations are vibrant, whimsical, and perfectly complement the story.

My daughter was completely enthralled by the book and couldn't stop giggling at the crayons' antics. The story sparked a great conversation about creativity, self-expression, and the importance of using our imagination.

The book's physical quality is also top-notch. The pages are sturdy, and the cover is beautifully designed. The price was very reasonable, especially considering the high quality of the book.

Overall, I highly recommend "The Day the Crayons Quit" to parents, educators, and anyone who loves a good story. It's a wonderful addition to any home or classroom library.

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A Creative and Relatable Masterpiece for Kids
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The Day the Crayons Quit is one of the most creative and unique children's books we've come across! The storyline is incredibly relatable, capturing the quirky personalities of each crayon in a way that’s both funny and heartwarming. The illustrations are fantastic—they truly look like they were drawn by a child, which adds to the charm and makes it even more engaging for young readers.

My daughter loved this book so much that she performed it as a play for her preschool graduation, and it was the cutest thing ever! The entire family adored it, and we enjoyed it so much that we ended up getting the other books in the series.

This book is a must-have for any child’s collection. It’s a perfect blend of creativity, humor, and relatability that kids and parents will both enjoy!

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Had my child laughing and is now one of his favorites! We read it a couple of times a week, entertaining for adults too. Love the illustrations!

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This book is one of my kids favorite! So I use it in place of a greeting card at birthdays and baby showers. Write a cute little story about your child’s experience with the story and you have a perfect sentimental gift to share

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My son and I love this book. Perfect for his age group. It is a very fun read. Happy with my purchase.

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I don't understand the controversy surrounding this book. It's an excellent book that my son loves. I think he was 4 when we got it.. maybe 5. The crayons are voicing their concerns, not whining. Shouldn't children be taught that it's ok to speak up when they feel something isn't right?
I'm not sure what the problem is with the black crayon and the supposed stereotype. I'm still scratching my head on that one. The black crayon happened to be the one who used the word "hate." My take away from the black crayon was that it's ok to think outside of the box. Black crayons can be used for more than outlining pictures and such. As black crayon said, "how about a black beachball?" I'm so tired of people trying to create problems where none exist. Kids see the characters as CRAYONS for Pete's sake. Not people. I can guarantee you that my son did not finish this book and think that everything that is black in color is hateful. For the record, we don't use the word "hate" in our house yet we still thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Anyway, no one said it better than another reviewer on here so I'm just going to copay & paste it for all to read. If you're still not willing to check it out for yourself then take a look at the other book The Day the Crayons Came Home.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R31I7FR95FX545/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewpnt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=0399255370#R31I7FR95FX545

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"With all due respect, JXP, I think you're confusing the meaning of "complaining" with the meaning of "whining". I also think maybe you don't understand stereotypes. Or at least, I don't understand your meaning when you say the crayons are perpetuating stereotypes... The crayons complain, but my students thought their complaints were justified, so in their opinion the colors weren't whining, just speaking up.

I recently read the book to my students and I'm also curious what stereotypes you are referring to. We had a great discussion in class about the emotions of the various colored crayons.

Pink was promoting that it was a color for boys as well as girls. (not a stereotype - actually a progressive thought).

Green was kind and peace-making (and not envious as is the stereotype for this color).

Blue was happy but exhausted (and not sad, as is the stereotype for this color).

Red was flustered (but not angry as is the stereotype for this color).

Yellow and Orange were competing and angry with each other (again, not stereotypes for these colors)

Gray was pleading and felt overworked (Not a stereotype of the color gray)

Peach was embarrassed (not something any of my students think of when they think of the color peach).

Purple was a neat freak. White was sad. Beige was feeling underappreciated. I think you can see my point.

Again, I'm curious what you mean by stereotypes. My students had a very lively conversation about how much they liked the letters and how the crayons were justified in their complaints. I think if complaints are valid (as the kids believe these crayon complaints to be) then they are not whining. They're speaking up for what they hope is better treatment.

And as for the writing versus the art, it seems to me that the word HATE should be taught to children so that they can recognize it. Nowhere in the book did we see where it promoted any kind of hate. In my classroom I want my kids to see and know the unpleasant words in fiction so that they can better deal with the words when they come up against them in real life. It seems unfair to shelter kids from words. Words are power. Reading is power. Knowledge is power. I'd hate to deprive any child of words just because they're negative."

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Little Kids will love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
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Loved this Book! I can't wait to share it with my Great Grand Daughter.

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Cute and educational.
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I used this book to reinforce color learning. The vocabulary is more suited to an older child, but having a conversation with my 2 1/2 child. This is a book that will grow with your child.

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Eliza
Loved it.
Reviewed in Singapore on December 2, 2020
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Great book, good quality and good price.

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Rachel
Great book
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Good book great illustration.

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Nice one
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Mon fils de 2 ans apprend les couleurs en ce moment et ce livre est drôle et parfait pour ça. Chouette à offrir et agréable pour les parents aussi (ce qui n'est pas négligeable quand les enfants aiment qu'on leur lise 70 fois la même histoire jour après jour). C'est vrai pour tout les album de cet auteur: Jeffers fait des livres que les parents aiment raconter et que les enfant aiment écouter et regarder.

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I am amazed at how creatively this book is written by the author . Great illustrations too. I got this for my 4years old and I ended up loving it. She likes it too. At first she did not get the context of the book, but slowly she is trying to understand. But she loves to listen to me reading this for her. Probably kids age above 5 or 6 may able to understand and enjoy this even more.

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Crayon story book.
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Toddlers and young children love this book as my daughter did; especially when reading it in a fun way.

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