The Day the Crayons Quit
The Day the Crayons Quit
by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
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About the Book
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
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.
About the Author
Oliver Jeffers 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, as well as the companion What We’ll Build. He is also the illustrator of the smash hits The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, both written by Drew Daywalt. His fine art is world-renowned and his dip-art exhibitions are a much sought-after event. Oliver is from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and now he, his wife and young children split their time between Belfast and
Brooklyn, NY.
Editorial Reviews
Goodreads’ 2013 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