{"product_id":"day-the-crayons-came-home","title":"Day the Crayons Came Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe companion to the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller and blockbuster hit, \u003ci\u003eThe Day the Crayons Quit\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of 2015\u003cbr\u003e A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Highly anticipated (yes, even for adults)\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e I'm not sure what it is about this kid Duncan, but his crayons sure are a colorful bunch of characters! Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued. From Maroon Crayon, who was lost beneath the sofa cushions and then broken in two after Dad sat on him; to poor Turquoise, whose head is now stuck to one of Duncan's stinky socks after they both ended up in the dryer together; to Pea Green, who knows darn well that no kid likes peas and who ran away--each and every crayon has a woeful tale to tell and a plea to be brought home to the crayon box. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLook for a special glow-in-the-dark picture [Note: make sure to \"charge\" it under a light first]. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Day the Crayons Came Home: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the \u003ci\u003eGoodreads\u003c\/i\u003e Choice Award for Best Picture Book of 2015!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2015!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eParents Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e's Ten Best Children's Books of 2015!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFunnier than the creators' original blockbuster.--\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eParents Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMr. Daywalt's text blends with Mr. Jeffers's illustrations to make a picture book that will have children clamoring for more crayon adventures.--\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Continues its predecessor's pleasing, goofy conceit...Once again, both Daywalt's text and Jeffers' illustrations are endearing.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"By telling stories from the points of view of crayons, giving voices to the small and ignored, Daywalt and Jeffers have created two books that offer plenty of charm and fun, but also make children feel deeply understood.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* A masterwork of humor and design . . . Sure to be as popular as \u003ci\u003eThe Day the Crayons Quit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* A brilliant, colorful tale that begs to be read aloud and a must-have for all collections.--\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Once again, Daywalt and Jeffers create rich emotional lives and personalities for their colorful cast, and it's hard to imagine a reader who won't be delighted.--\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Not only stands on its own merit, but may be even more colorful than the original.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers once again offer perceptive and frequently hilarious insights...\u003ci\u003eThe Day the Crayons Came Home\u003c\/i\u003e will have readers of all ages chuckling--and will inspire kids' empathy and imagination in equal measure.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookPage\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Day the Crayons Quit: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling phenomenon\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eover two years on the bestseller list!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the E.B. 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Move over, \u003ci\u003eClick, Clack, Moo\u003c\/i\u003e; we've got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Jeffers . . . elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Fresh and funny.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book will have children asking to have it read again and again.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Media Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e * \"This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e * \"These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Utterly original.\" -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Drew Daywalt (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40729090556071,"sku":"9780399172755","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/3906\/6759\/products\/9780399172755-us.jpg?v=1626803653","url":"https:\/\/littleprofessorbookshop.com\/products\/day-the-crayons-came-home","provider":"Little Professor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}