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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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Top Amazon Reviews

    • A Creative and Relatable Masterpiece for Kids
Format: Hardcover
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! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024 by Corri the Shaman
    • I love kids books! This one is excellent
Format: Kindle
I love an imaginative kids book. From the day each of my children were born, I started reading to them because two ways to raise readers is to read to your children and to model the behavior. All my children are avid readers consequently. This book is so engaging and the illustrations are ideal for the concept of the book. The title, the idea of the crayons writing letters, the complaints of each crayon, all pitch perfect. I love this book. A kids book for this age group will be read over and over again so it must hold the interest of the adult reading to the child as well as the interest of the child. This book meets that requirement. I am happy to add this book to my collection of children's books because I adore a well written book. As one who used to teach child development, I am delighted to recommend this book to all the readers in the making out there waiting to fall in love with books, as I did as a child. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2026 by Queen of the Universe
    • Alrighty now listen up
Format: Hardcover
I don't want to be a complainer here but I just have to say that the curiosity of a 3 year old has limits and for some reason those limits require reading the same book over and over and over and over again. Which is great if the book you're reading is one of the good ones but horrible if it's lousy. What's that dear, you can't find the Daniel Tiger books? That's because I used them to light the fire used to heat all the food you dropped on the floor during dinner and then fed it to your little sister because, as you know, we don't waste food around here. Ahem, I mean, that's weird sweetie, I'm sure we'll find them. Some books deserve to be read umpteen times, some books are a disgraceful capitalistic ploy with no redeeming qualities. Coming off of an evening of one too many Elmo books (which means 1 Elmo book if you're keeping track), I vowed to find something funny, intelligent and fun to read. A book that my daughter would request without causing a 10 minute back and forth about how "we should really try reading this other, much better book that you are really going to love." A book that would make me say, "of course we can read that book dear, and might I add, excellent choice." Well that's what you get with The Day The Crayons Quit. This is a book by which all other kids books should be judged. This is a book that knows its audience isn't only your little angel but also the people who are reading to your little angel. And that is what makes this book so brilliant. No matter your age, you will identify with the characters, they will probably remind you of your family, your coworkers and your friends. This book is in my top 10 books to read to my daughter. Lucky for me, she feels the same way. In case you're wondering, some of my other favorites are: The Three Little Pigs, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Small Pig, Where the Wild Things Are, I Want My Hat Back, Pete The Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, We're Going on A Bear Hunt, The Cat in the Hat ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016 by Jared
    • Preschool and kindergarten
Format: Hardcover
Kiddos love it. The six year old reads it to his two year old brother. Adorable story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2026 by lhkeys
    • Cute book!!
Format: Hardcover
Really cute baby shower gift. The story is so cute and funny as well! My cousin loved it !
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026 by Erika Cebrera
    • Def worth buying
Format: Hardcover
This became my nephews favorite book. I now look up teachers picks for his age range.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2026 by Customer
    • excellent book for little artists
Format: Hardcover
i bought this for a friend's child's birthday and my kid wanted to read it first-- it was so great i decided to buy it for her too. very creative, crayons talking to the child about how they were being used and their suggestions about how to do things differently or thanking him for drawing so well. great pics too. the only flaw in the book was saying that pink was for girls (hence the four instead of five stars)--and urging him to draw more with the pink crayon, like whales, etc. i really liked the fact that the rest of the book was gender neutral, even though the main character is a boy. (well, the main characters are really the crayons i guess). i like the emphasis on doing things in an unconventional way. Overall, great book. i'm so relieved to not be reading another dora or diego book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2013 by Anthro
    • Adorable and perfect for the classroom
Format: Hardcover
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.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2026 by Christina Collins

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