The Day the Crayons Quit
by Drew Daywalt
Poor Duncan grabbed his box of beloved crayolas for a sad turn of events when he finds that each and every one of his crayons have taken the unique opportunity to give him a piece of their mind- errrrr color. That's right, each color wrote him a specific letter labeling their concerns and frustrations with him and his coloring habits. From overworked red crayon who just needs a break after working every holiday, to misunderstood beige who just wants to be called his real name, and even peach crayon who is sick of being naked, Duncan learns that he is putting his crayons through some real heartache. In the end, Duncan decides that the entire box of crayons can be used together to create a real masterpiece.
Every time I read this book, I find something else to love about it. The first read? You're laughing hysterically. The second read? You're feeling a bit sorry for these guys. The third read? You're looking around thinking about what your beloved objects might write in a letter... to YOU!
As a teacher, I have read this book to my students for many different purposes and would recommend it to all classrooms for many different needs. First and foremost, this book teaches perspective. It teaches voice and focuses on language to convey meaning. Second, this book can be used as a perfect writing jumping point. Hey class, so I popped into work this morning to find a stack of letters from objects around the room that have important matters to discuss with me... GO!
Last and perhaps most importantly, this book throws a spin on unity. How is a box of crayons like our class of unique individuals that make up a greater whole?
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