The Day the Crayons Quit
Drew Daywalt Β· 2013
Age 5-6F&P L
π The Atlantic 65 Essential (2025)
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Duncan opens his crayon box and finds letters of complaint. Red is tired of working holidays (Santa, hearts). Blue needs a break. Beige feels overlooked. Peach is embarrassed about losing his wrapper.
Why This Age
The epistolary format (letters from crayons) is a fun gateway to writing for 5-6 year olds. Each crayon has a distinct personality and grievance.
How to Use
- Write a letter back to one of the crayons
- Ask: 'Which crayon has the best complaint?'
- Draw a picture using all the crayons 'fairly'