The Day the Crayons Quit
By Drew Daywalt
The Story
A boy finds his crayons have quit because they feel overworked and misunderstood. Each color has unique complaints. He must creatively resolve their issues to get them back to coloring.
Why It's Special
If your child loves colorful adventures, playful conflicts, and a touch of humor, The Day the Crayons Quit is a delightful journey.
- Big idea: When Duncan's crayons decide to quit with complaints about their roles, he must find a way to bring them back together.
- Vibes: With its witty letters and vibrant illustrations, the story is both laugh-out-loud funny and creatively inspiring.
Notice how each crayon's personality shines through their letters—perfect for engaging read-alouds.
Perfect For Kids Who...
- enjoy humorous takes on everyday objects
- like to explore creativity and self-expression
- appreciate stories with a clever twist
- love visual storytelling with bold illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
Spark conversation and creativity with these questions.
- Story & problem-solving: How do you think Duncan can make each crayon happy?
- Feelings & empathy: Why is Blue Crayon feeling so tired, and how do you think he feels?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever felt like you needed a break from something, like Blue Crayon?
- Imagination: What would happen if your toys wrote you letters about how they feel? Invite your child to imagine a new crayon color and write its letter.