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The Day the Crayons Quit

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Philomel Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 27, 2013


Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399255370


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 73


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.38 x 0.43 x 10.31 inches


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    • Funny and cute
Format: Hardcover
Hilarious. Fun. Great for kids and adults get to chuckle too.
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026 by David Gafford
    • A Box of Brilliance: 'The Day the Crayons Quit' Delights!
Format: Hardcover
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025 by Cynthia Leto
    • Great book for children
Format: Hardcover
Delightful story and illustrations. Perfect gift for toddlers thru 1st grade and parents and grandparents ( to read to their grandchildren.)?
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026 by happyinwisconsin
    • Good book
Format: Paperback
The crayon books you can't go wrong.
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2026 by Jenn
    • such a cute and funny read for kids
Format: Hardcover
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This book is adorable and so clever. My daughter loves the way each crayon has its own personality and little story, and it keeps her engaged from start to finish. The illustrations are bright and playful and it is one of those books that is fun for adults to read too. It is the kind of story that makes kids laugh while also teaching a little bit about feelings and getting along. We have read it multiple times already and it has become an easy favorite on the shelf. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2025 by Denisse Villar
    • Don't pass this book up. See for yourself
Format: Hardcover
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 OhCaptainMyCaptain says: "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." ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2016 by frequent shopper
    • Cute Book
Format: Hardcover
Cute book and excellently written. Book arrived scuffed with black marks on the dust cover.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2026 by JennG
    • Great book
Format: Hardcover
Great book for elementary students.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2026 by Chasmia

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