This unique book allows readers to see how Duncan, the crayons, and their families celebrate the holidays. Complete with letters, games, punch-out ornaments, a poster, and even a pop-up Christmas tree, this book is the perfect gift for fans of
The Day the Crayons Quit.
On sale: October 15, 2019
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 52 Pages
ISBN: 9780525515746
Reading level: Lexile: 580L | Fountas/Pinnell: M
Drew Daywalt grew up in a haunted house, but now lives in a Southern California home haunted by only his wife, two kids, and a German Shepherd. A Hollywood screenwriter when he is not writing for young readers, Drew's favorite crayon is Black. He is the #1 bestselling author of
The Day the Crayons Quit and
The Day the Crayons Came Home. Follow Drew at @DrewDaywalt.
Oliver Jeffers makes art and tells stories. His books include
How to Catch a Star;
Lost and Found, which was the recipient of the prestigious Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award in the UK and was later adapted into an award-winning animated film; and the
New York Times bestsellers
Here We Are,
What We'll Build,
Stuck,
This Moose Belongs to Me, and
Once Upon an Alphabet. He is also, of course, the illustrator of the #1 smash hit Crayons series, written by Drew Daywalt. His fine art is world-renowned and his dip-art exhibitions are much sought-after events. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oliver now splits his time between Belfast and Brooklyn, New York. You can visit Oliver Jeffers online at OliverJeffers.com or follow him on Instagram @OliverJeffers.
Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit
* "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 ChroniclePraise for The Day the Crayons Came Home"Funnier than the creators' original blockbuster."--
Parents Magazine
"Mr. Daywalt's text blends with Mr. Jeffers's illustrations to make a picture book that will have children clamoring for more crayon adventures."--
The Wall Street Journal
"Continues its predecessor's pleasing, goofy conceit...Once again, both Daywalt's text and Jeffers' illustrations are endearing."--
New York Times Book Review
"By telling stories from the points of view of crayons, giving voices to the small and ignored, Daywalt and Jeffers have created two books that offer plenty of charm and fun, but also make children feel deeply understood."--
The Boston Globe
"Not only stands on its own merit, but may be even more colorful than the original."--
Huffington Post
