Red: A Crayon's Story

A crayon labeled red is actually blue inside, and no matter how hard he tries — drawing strawberries, mixing orange with a classmate — he just can't make red marks, until a new friend sees him differently.

For the kid who's been told to be something they're not, this is the story that finally says: color outside the label.

• Big idea: Being true to who you are matters more than matching the label everyone else gave you.
• Vibes: Tender, quietly funny, and full of crayon-box warmth.

• are working on understanding that it's okay to be different
• respond well to stories about self-acceptance
• enjoy bright, simple art with a lot of heart
• like to talk about feelings when things don't go as expected

• Story & problem-solving: What were some of the things people tried to help Red be red?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Red felt when he kept trying and it didn't work?
• Real-life connection: Has anyone ever tried to make you be something you're not?
• Imagination: If you were Red's new friend, what would you say to him?
• Big idea: Why do you think it felt so good for Red to finally draw in blue?