Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime and start saving today with fast, free delivery

Kindle
$10.99

Available instantly

Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial

Hardcover
$9.40

Paperback
$11.79

List Price: $17.99 Details

Save: $8.59 (48%)

Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns

FREE delivery Thursday, December 28 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35

Or fastest delivery Wednesday, December 27

Arrives after Christmas. Need a gift sooner? Send an Amazon Gift Card instantly by email or text message.

Select delivery location

In Stock

$$9.40 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details

Ships from

Amazon.com

Ships from

Amazon.com

Sold by

Amazon.com

Sold by

Amazon.com

Returns

Returnable until Jan 31, 2024

Returns

Returnable until Jan 31, 2024

For the 2023 holiday season, eligible items purchased between November 1 and December 31, 2023 can be returned until January 31, 2024

Read full return policy

Payment

Secure transaction

Payment

Secure transaction

We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more

Details

Add a gift receipt for easy returns

$3.98 delivery December 28 - 29. Details

Or fastest delivery Thursday, December 21. Order within 2 hrs 31 mins. Details

Arrives before Christmas

Select delivery location

Used: Acceptable | Details

Sold by glenthebookseller

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Funny Children's Book: The Day the Crayons QuitAlisha Arnold

Image Unavailable

Image not available for
Color:

To view this video download Flash Player

Follow the authors

The Day the Crayons Quit Hardcover – Picture Book, June 27, 2013

by Drew Daywalt (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)

4.8 23,296 ratings

Part of: The Day The Crayons Quit (Picture Books) (2 books)

in Children's Art Fiction

See all formats and editions

{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$9.40","priceAmount":9.40,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"9","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"40","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"9YpimAtXObmyXZJWuAxe%2BkWOOgsNYHMzOPr37hr7nzCcpXVlX%2FiBENpF%2FhF2SNEbChzJzBEnGeCR5Kn5DJZgrgjf%2Bd%2B8e7T5hmB28oq7%2BAPS70OdCc3jDDVthSB0Q9MW%2FZly8JIM8WcnXZF6zUJAtg%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$1.30","priceAmount":1.30,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"1","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"30","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"9YpimAtXObmyXZJWuAxe%2BkWOOgsNYHMzVtMYD%2BObgl4dh3vroRvKqe8c0smrAlZp1GT2bcOKwt13T0aNey%2F0a99RkQisggeAWkHlFoENpDzJgeKuxgRl4bgxbqxD7gpg%2BVd%2F0iOLB4HcSiotqG%2FO71MNQYNXxTNefHlSQIvc7XnynTdSayNvcUw4uzKuZ6oG","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

The hilarious, colorful #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that every kid wants! Gift a copy to someone you love today.

Poor 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:

Amazon’s 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2013
Goodreads’ 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year
Winner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award

* “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 Chronicle

Reading age

3 - 6 years
From customers
Part of series

The Day The Crayons Quit (Picture Books)
Length

40
Pages
Language

EN
English
Grade level

Preschool - 2
Lexile measure

AD730L
Dimensions

10.4 x 0.4 x 10.3
inches
Publisher

Philomel Books
Publication date

2013
June 27
ISBN-10

0399255370
ISBN-13

978-0399255373
See all details

Frequently bought together

$9.40

Get it as soon as Wednesday, Dec 27

In Stock

Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

+

$9.92

Get it as soon as Thursday, Dec 28

In Stock

Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

+

$12.15

Get it as soon as Thursday, Dec 28

In Stock

Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

Total price:

To see our price, add these items to your cart.

Try again!

Details

Added to Cart

Choose items to buy together.

B. J. Novak
19,458
Hardcover
198 offers from $1.25
Adam Rubin
18,668
Hardcover
in Children's Dragon, Unicorn & Mythical Stories
180 offers from $1.87
Drew Daywalt
5,927
Hardcover
Teachers' pick
204 offers from $1.25
Herve Tullet
3,597
Board book
Teachers' pick
36 offers from $2.88
Adam Rubin
4,349
Hardcover
90 offers from $2.63
Drew Daywalt
301
Hardcover
40 offers from $3.01

From the Publisher

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Amazon Best Children's Book of 2013: The Day the Crayons Quit, Drew Daywalt’s clever story of a box of crayons gone rogue will get the whole family laughing at the letters written by the occupants of the ubiquitous yellow and green box. The combination of text and Oliver Jeffers' illustrations match the colors' personalities beautifully as the crayons share their concern, appreciation, or downright frustration: yellow and orange demand to know the true color of the sun, while green--clearly the people pleaser of the bunch--is happy with his workload of crocodiles, trees, and dinosaurs. Peach crayon wants to know why his wrapper was torn off, leaving him naked and in hiding; blue is exhausted and, well, worn out; and pink wants a little more paper time. The result of this letter writing campaign is colorful creativity and after reading this book I will never look at crayons the same way again--nor would I want to. ---Seira Wilson

From Booklist

Duncan’s crayons are on strike. One morning he opens his desk looking for them and, in their place, finds a pack of letters detailing their grievances, one crayon at a time. Red is tired. Beige is bored. Black is misunderstood. Peach is naked! The conceit is an enticing one, and although the crayons’ complaints are not entirely unique (a preponderance centers around some variation of overuse), the artist’s indelible characterization contributes significant charm. Indeed, Jeffers’ ability to communicate emotion in simple gestures, even on a skinny cylinder of wax, elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights. First-class bookmaking, with clean design, ample trim size, and substantial paper stock, adds to the quality feel. A final spread sees all things right, as Duncan fills a page with bright, delightful imagery, addressing each of the crayons’ issues and forcing them into colorful cooperation. Kids who already attribute feelings to their playthings will never look at crayons the same way again. Grades K-3. --Thom Barthelmess

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Philomel Books; First Edition (June 27, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399255370
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399255373
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD730L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.44 x 0.38 x 10.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1 in Children's Art Fiction
- #3 in Children's Colors Books
- #4 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books)

Customer Reviews:
4.8 23,296 ratings

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Upload your video

Important information

To report an issue with this product, click here.

About the authors

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.

Oliver Jeffers
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.
Oliver Jeffers is an artist, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland.
From figurative painting, collage and installation to illustration and award winning picture-books, Oliver Jeffers practice takes many forms.
His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in multiple cities, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Brooklyn Museum New York.
HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his picture books, now translated into over 36 languages, including The Incredible Book Eating Boy, and the New York Times Bestseller This Moose Belongs to Me and #1 New York Times Bestseller The Day The Crayons Quit.
Oliver won an Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with artist and filmmaker Mac Premo. He has made art for Newsweek, The New York Times, United Airlines, TED, Nintendo, and has illustrated a a number of novels.
In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day.
Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London based Studio AKA, screening on Christmas Eve 2008 on Channel 4 in the UK and on Nickelodeon in the US and Australia.
In 2013, Jeffers illustrated the vinyl cover (a drawing of Nelson Mandela) for the U2 song "Ordinary Love". Jeffers also co-directed (with Mac Premo) the video for the U2 song "Ordinary Love".
Oliver grew up in Belfast Northern Ireland and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
See more at www.oliverjeffers.com, or visit his instagram, facebook, and twitter @oliverjeffers
See more on the author's page
Drew Daywalt
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.
Drew Daywalt grew up in Ohio, where his mother read stories to him every night after she got off work as a nurse at the local hospital. Today he reads to his own children in California. And when he's not spending time with family, Drew writes smart little stories for smart little people.
See more on the author's page
Drew Daywalt
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.
Although Drew Daywalt grew up in a haunted house, he now lives in a Southern California home, haunted by only his wife, two kids, and German Shepherd. A Hollywood screenwriter by trade, The Day the Crayons Quit was his first book for children. His favorite crayon is Black.
See more on the author's page

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5

23,296 global ratings

How customer reviews and ratings work

Reviews with images

See all photos

Sort reviews by

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

s.d. isaacs

Captures a child's imagination

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023

Verified Purchase

I have used this book along with the "utube" story telling. My great nephew and my students have all enjoyed this book. Giving the crayons feelings was so wonderful and I was able to get the students to color either during or after the reading of this book. Also, the illustrations are so wonderful and inspiring for a young person. Love, love, love this book - it is a great addition to a young person's library or a teacher.

Helpful

Jess

Kindergarteners LOVED it!

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023

Verified Purchase

I bought this book for my girlfriend who is a Kindergarten teacher. She told me that when she read it for the kids, they LOVED it. They were cracking up at the funny parts and empathetic at the sad ones. It was a great learning point as an overall message. The kids loved it so much, I started researching the author and looked for more Crayon books in the series!

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Ms JLG

I love it, but ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023

Verified Purchase

A lot of kids don't even use crayons anymore. These days it's all about washable markers, magic tablets,... so some won't even 'get it'

Helpful

Kindle Customer

The Title will Catch Your Attention

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023

Verified Purchase

This is a Christmas gift. Hubby and I read through the whole book. It's quite humorous. The letters look like they were written by a child and the topics are pretty unique. We think the child receiving this book will enjoy it.

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Logan

So witty

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023

Verified Purchase

I love these books! They’re cute and funny and even parents will find it entertaining.

Helpful

DT

Really sweet and funny book

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023

Verified Purchase

I think I laughed more than my kids :))) it is a really sweet book and we are having a lot of fun with it - highly recommended

One person found this helpful

Helpful

linda

Very cute

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023

Verified Purchase

Very clever and cute book

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023

Verified Purchase

I get great joy when I read this book to my grandsons . They are 4 and 2 years old and they love it!!!

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English

Ruth Noble

Colourful Commentary!

Reviewed in Canada on August 11, 2023

Verified Purchase

Dear John…er…Duncan letters from crayons is a genius idea! As each crayon launched their plea, we were launched into an exploration of what else that crayon could be used for. Very enjoyable…

Gabriela

Tiempo de entrega

Reviewed in Mexico on June 22, 2023

Verified Purchase

Llegó rapidísimo y en perfectas condiciones. Un libro increíble de contenido 😊.

Translate review to English

Wagner Miranda

Fantástico

Reviewed in Brazil on August 1, 2022

Verified Purchase

Livro incrível da Drew Daywalt. Além da belíssima narrativa, o livro conta com ilustrações do Oliver Jeffers, que é um dos meus ilustradores favoritos. Recomendo.

Translate review to English

A V

nice

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2023

Verified Purchase

"The Day the Crayons Quit" is an absolute gem of a book that captivates both children and adults alike with its whimsical storytelling and vibrant illustrations. This delightful picture book showcases the imaginative world of crayons and their individual personalities, making it a must-read for all ages.

Drew Daywalt's creative narrative takes us on an adventure as we discover a box of crayons that have decided to voice their opinions. From Duncan's trusty red crayon to the underappreciated white crayon, each character has a unique perspective to share. This concept not only entertains but also subtly teaches children about the importance of empathy and understanding.

What truly stands out in this book are the captivating illustrations by Oliver Jeffers. Jeffers brings each crayon to life with their own distinct expressions, making them instantly relatable and endearing. The combination of Daywalt's clever writing and Jeffers' imaginative artwork creates a visual feast that will keep readers engaged from start to finish.

"The Day the Crayons Quit" not only sparks creativity but also encourages children to think outside the box. It celebrates the power of imagination and self-expression, reminding us all that every color has its own significance and purpose. This book has become a staple in our household, and it never fails to bring a smile to both young and old faces.

In conclusion, "The Day the Crayons Quit" is a delightful book that deserves all the praise it receives. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and art, reminding us of the joy and wonder that can be found within the pages of a children's book. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a heartwarming and imaginative read that will brighten up their day.

One person found this helpful

Very good product can be fit in any chair and portable

Very nice book

Reviewed in India on August 20, 2023

Verified Purchase

Book is very appropriate for the age of 3 to 6.
Colours are discussing there problem one can't imagine and very nice presented

See more reviews

Amazon Prime includes:

Buy new: $9.40$9.40 FREE delivery: Thursday, Dec 28 on orders over $35.00 shipped by Amazon. Ships from: Amazon.com Sold by: Amazon.com

Buy used: $1.30

Follow the authors

The Day the Crayons Quit Hardcover – Picture Book, June 27, 2013

Purchase options and add-ons

Frequently bought together

More items to explore

From the Publisher

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

From Booklist

Review

About the Author

Product details

Videos

Videos for this product

Look Inside Before You Buy Read Aloud Review.mp4

Videos for this product

Parents and kids will all love this one

Videos for this product

Funny Children's Book: The Day the Crayons Quit

Videos for this product

The Day the Crayons Quit - Treat Crayons Nicely! :-)

Videos for this product

Adorable Book - See What's Inside!

Videos for this product

Customer Review: It's just a really fun book. They all are.

Videos for this product

See inside this creative book The Day the Crayons Quit

Videos for this product

Laugh out loud funny for parents and kids alike! #Holiday2023

Videos for this product

My review on the day the crayons quit

Videos for this product

30-something mom reviews The Day the Crayons Quit

Important information

About the authors

Oliver Jeffers

Drew Daywalt

Drew Daywalt

Customer reviews

Reviews with images

Submit a report

Sorry, there was an error

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Top reviews from other countries

Buy new:

$9.40

FREE delivery: Thursday, Dec 28 on orders over $35.00 shipped by Amazon.

Ships from: Amazon.com

Sold by: Amazon.com

Buy used:

$1.30