Books Like The Crayon Box that Talked
Families who loved The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane DeRolf often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane DeRolf often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the first jitters of a new social environment, such as starting preschool or joining a sports team, and struggles to understand why everyone doesn't act or look the same. It is a gentle tool for addressing early social friction and the tendency for children to stick only to those who are exactly like them. The story centers on a box of crayons that do not get along, specifically because they fail to see the value in their differing colors. When a young girl takes them home and uses them all together to create a magnificent landscape, the crayons realize that they are much more powerful as a team than as individuals. This rhyming tale is perfect for ages 3 to 7, offering a metaphorical but highly accessible way to talk about diversity, inclusion, and the beauty of a community where every member contributes something unique.
