by Drew Daywalt
Are the crayons alive? Duncan certainly thinks so when he finds a stack of letters written to him one day at school. The letters are from twelve of his crayons. The various colors express their feelings to Duncan and expect him to take action. One is feeling overworked; another feels neglected. Others are tired, empty, happy, and stubby. Yellow and orange are no longer on speaking terms. Thankfully, Duncan finds a creative solution to make his crayon friends happy!
This is quite a creative book. Perfect for three to seven-year-olds. Drew Daywalt is able to personify each colored crayon and develop its personality by writing each letter in the first person point of view using that color of crayon. Oliver Jeffers' corresponding pictures, also drawn in crayon, further develop the characters with dramatic expressions and poses. Children will belly laugh as they read each letter and empathize with how the crayons feel. Creativity will be sparked and readers will likely begin using all of the crayons in their box when drawing in the future!
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