The Day the Crayons Quit

by Oliver Jeffers
The Day the Crayons Quit cover
Good Books rating 4.5
Children's Fiction
Technical:
  • ID: 780
  • Added: 2025-09-20
  • Updated: 2025-09-20
  • ISBN: 9781101628089
  • Published: 2013-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

In this whimsical and humorous story, Duncan's crayons have had enough of their mundane tasks and have decided to go on strike. Each crayon has a unique complaint, from Beige feeling overshadowed by Brown to Blue being tired of coloring water. The crayons' colorful personalities and grievances will have readers laughing out loud. This book is perfect for young artists and fans of humorous tales, offering a creative way to think about the world through the eyes of everyday objects. The story is brought to life by the illustrations of Oliver Jeffers, known for his engaging and imaginative artwork.

Reviews
Hello Rascal Kids · 2019-08-01
clever 4.20

The humorous letters from the crayons are clever and relatable, making the book a fun read for both kids and parents.

This reviewer enjoyed the clever and witty reasons the crayons give for quitting, finding them both humorous and relatable. They appreciated how the book can be enjoyed by both children and parents, making it a great choice for family reading time. The reviewer also noted that the book's humor and creativity make it a standout in children's literature, encouraging kids to think about the perspectives of others.

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    I love the humorous letters from the crayons.

    The clever and witty reasons for quitting articulated by each crayon are relatable to both parents and children.

    The book's humor and creativity make it a standout in children's literature.

Rhapsody in Books · 2014-08-09
hilarious 4.80

The book is hilarious and the crayon-style drawings are fantastic. It also carries important messages about protesting and self-expression.

This reviewer absolutely loved the book, finding it incredibly funny and praising the crayon-style drawings by Oliver Jeffers. They appreciated the humor and the creative way the story is told through the crayons' letters. Additionally, they found the book to be a great tool for discussing themes of protest and self-expression with children. The reviewer believes it's a perfect book to read aloud and share with kids, sparking conversations about creativity and individuality.

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    I loved this book. It's hilarious; the crayon-style drawings by Oliver Jeffers are great; and there are welcome messages about protesting over ...

    The book is a perfect tool for discussing themes of protest and self-expression with children.

    It's a perfect book to read aloud and share with kids, sparking conversations about creativity and individuality.

Pop Goes the Reader · 2013-12-10
delightful 4.50

The illustrations are perfectly tailored to complement the story, enhancing the overall experience. The reviewer appreciates the thoughtful integration of visuals and narrative.

This reviewer really enjoyed how the illustrations by Oliver Jeffers were carefully crafted to match and enhance the story. Each drawing feels purposeful, adding depth and humor to the narrative. The collaboration between the author and illustrator is evident, making the book a delightful read. They particularly liked how the visuals bring the crayons' personalities to life, making the story even more engaging for young readers.

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    What I appreciated most about Jeffers' work is that he tailored each illustration to best compliment the story Daywalt was attempting to tell.

    The collaboration between the author and illustrator is evident, making the book a delightful read.

    The visuals bring the crayons' personalities to life, making the story even more engaging for young readers.

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