Book Overview
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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0399255370
ISBN13:9780399255373
Release Date:June 2013
Publisher:Philomel Books
Length:40 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 10.2" x 10.2"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Super cute
Published by Abby , 9 months ago
My kid loves this book.
This Book Must Be In Every Child's Library
Published by Donna Beck Realtor , 3 years ago
I LOVE this book. The children I read to LOVE this book. It is a very well written creative way to tell a story. I always give it in my gift bag to new parents.
Love, love, love this book
Published by Ash , 6 years ago
I substitute teach and my kids love this book. A great book for different age groups.
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