The Day the Crayons Quit

Reach for this book when your child is feeling frustrated by rules, stuck in a creative rut, or struggling to understand that everyone around them has their own unique feelings and needs. It is an ideal choice for teaching empathy through humor, showing children that even the tools they use every day have 'voices' and 'rights.' The story unfolds through a series of hilarious letters written by Duncan's crayons, each expressing a grievance. Some feel overworked, others feel underappreciated, and two are even locked in a heated debate over who is the true color of the sun. It is a masterpiece of perspective-shifting that helps children ages 3 to 8 recognize that their actions affect others. Parents will appreciate how it encourages children to think outside the box and solve problems with creativity and kindness.