

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. Review: Funny and cute - Hilarious. Fun. Great for kids and adults get to chuckle too. Review: Great book for children - Delightful story and illustrations. Perfect gift for toddlers thru 1st grade and parents and grandparents ( to read to their grandchildren.)?




| Best Sellers Rank | #71,204 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #15 in Children's Humor #28 in Children's Art Books (Kindle Store) #86 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Kindle Store) |
D**D
Funny and cute
Hilarious. Fun. Great for kids and adults get to chuckle too.
H**N
Great book for children
Delightful story and illustrations. Perfect gift for toddlers thru 1st grade and parents and grandparents ( to read to their grandchildren.)?
C**O
A Box of Brilliance: 'The Day the Crayons Quit' Delights!
5/5 stars 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.
R**K
Great books for kids!
Bought this book as a gift for a baby shower and I had to read it first. Such a cute book with a deeper moral story! I love these books.
L**Y
Crayons on strike
This is a wonderful book. It is very creatively written and the graphics are beautiful. Not only is it a book for children, but adults will love it too! Very funny.
D**E
Highly recommend!
My kids love The Day the Crayons Quit and honestly, I love it even more! It’s such a clever and funny story, full of personality and creativity. Each crayon has its own voice and attitude, which makes reading it aloud so much fun for both kids and adults. The illustrations are adorable, and the message about empathy, teamwork, and self-expression is wonderful. It’s one of those rare children’s books that parents actually look forward to reading again and again. Highly recommend!
J**G
Cute Book
Cute book and excellently written. Book arrived scuffed with black marks on the dust cover.
C**S
Adorable and perfect for the classroom
This book is so cute and creative! My second graders love it, and it’s a great way to teach how characters feel, what they think, and how to identify the problem and solution. It also inspires wonderful writing and drawing. A fun and meaningful read for young learners.
A**E
Fabulous content
Can’t get enough of this book!
P**O
Bonito y divertido libro para los peques
Un libro muy chulo y divertido para los peques. Un buen regalo. Las ilustraciones están muy bien
D**E
Nice one
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.
P**R
Such an amazing read
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.
ミ**ん
子どものが物を大切にするように
かわいい絵本。子どもが楽しく読んでいます。物にも命があるように感じることができたのか、他の物も大切に扱うようになりました。
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