The Day the Crayons Quit by Daywalt, Drew

ISBN: 0399255370

Author: Daywalt, Drew

Condition: new

The hilarious, colorful #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that every kid wants! Gift a copy to someone you love today.A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the CenturyPoor 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 YearWinner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award* Hilarious . . . Move over, Click, Clack, Moo; weve got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike. -BCCB, starred reviewJeffers . . . elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights. -BooklistFresh 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 reviewUtterly original. -San Francisco Chronicle

• Funny back-to-school story. | Duncan's crayons quit coloring. Crayons have feelings, too. | What can Duncan do to appease the crayons and get them back coloring? | Contains 40 pages and measures 9.25" x 6.25". | Recommended for ages 3 - 7 years.