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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.

Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit:

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

Author: Drew Daywalt
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 06/27/2013
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780399255373
Audience: Ages 4-8


Award: 2014 E.B. White Read Aloud Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: 2015 Beehive Awards Nominee - Picture
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: 2014 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Recommended - Up to Seven
Award: 2015 Keystone to Reading Book Award Winner - Primary
Award: 2014 Greenaway Medal Nominee - Illustrator
Award: 2015 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award Nominee - Grades K-3
Award: 2015 Monarch Award Winner - Grades K-3
Award: 2015 Bluebonnet Awards Winner - Children's
Award: 2015 Colorado Children's Book Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: 2015 Golden Archer Award Winner - Primary
Award: 2015 Ladybug Picture Book Award Winner - Children's Picture
Award: 2015 North Carolina Children's Book Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: 2016 Golden Sower Award Nominee - Primary
Award: 2016 California Young Reader Medal Nominee - Primary
Award: 2015 Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: 2015 Grand Canyon Reader Award Winner - Picture
Award: 2015 Nevada Young Readers' Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: 2015 Buckeye Children's Book Award Winner - Grades K-2
Award: 2015 Star of the North Picture Book Award Nominee - Grades K-2
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards Nominee - Primary
Award: 2016 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2015 Nutmeg Book Award Winner - Elementary
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2015 Red Clover Award Winner - Picture Book

About the Author
Although Drew Daywalt grew up in a haunted house, he now lives in a Southern California home, haunted by only his wife, two kids, and German Shepherd. He is the author of the blockbuster hit The Day the Crayons Quit as well as The Day the Crayons Came Home and The Crayons' Christmas. His favorite crayon is Black.

Oliver Jeffers makes art and tells stories. From his much-loved debut, How to Catch a Star he has gone on to create a collection of award-winning and bestselling picture books, which have been translated all over the globe, including the #1 New York Times bestseller and TIME Best Book of the Year Here We Are. Oliver is from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and young children.