matchaghost's review against another edition
4.0
I've never thought much about crayons like I did when I read this book. I think the complaints the crayons made was quite valid. Oliver Jeffers has done it again with his amazing illustration talents. Love this book!
dereadergal's review against another edition
5.0
A very cute, silly and clever idea to write about the feelings of crayons. I think it's something that kids will definitely be intrigued to read in this story, and I wouldn't be surprised if a child might wonder about their own box of crayons. I know I gave some thought about my use when I was a kid after reading this book, especially the purple one!
pandacat42's review against another edition
4.0
Cute book. I love it! Recommend using in the preschool and kindergarten classroom for a colors theme.
saluki's review against another edition
5.0
My favourite picture book of 2013 so far.
Very funny and beautifully illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.
Crayons complain to Duncan via letters. They are stubby and tired, needing a break, fed up colouring the same things, or rarely used. I loved how Duncan heeded his crayons complaints in his last drawing - a great way for kids to think outside the box and imagine anything.
My favourite colour, green, is the only crayon with no complaints which tickled mepink purple.
Very funny and beautifully illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.
Crayons complain to Duncan via letters. They are stubby and tired, needing a break, fed up colouring the same things, or rarely used. I loved how Duncan heeded his crayons complaints in his last drawing - a great way for kids to think outside the box and imagine anything.
My favourite colour, green, is the only crayon with no complaints which tickled me
katreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
What a fun book! I think all whales should be pink from now on.
wanderaven's review against another edition
4.0
I can see why this is heavily featured at my local kids bookstores. Once I realized that Oliver Jeffers is the illustrator, I had to pick it up!
So much fun. The crayons are all annoyed at Duncan, and each has their own reasons why. They list their gripes in written letters to Duncan, and each letter is accompanies by examples of Duncan's pictures illustrating their reasons for their strike. The crayons not only tell Duncan what they think of his artistic skills but there's even interpersonal wars between the crayons themselves, and they're hoping Duncan will intervene.
I couldn't hep but question a slight hole in the plot:; but, you know, it is a children's picture book, with limited space and plot, so I'll let it go this time.
Fantastic stories and so much to appreciate - I'd love to read this with a kid old enough to watch the drawing for clues and to understand the plot points.
So much fun. The crayons are all annoyed at Duncan, and each has their own reasons why. They list their gripes in written letters to Duncan, and each letter is accompanies by examples of Duncan's pictures illustrating their reasons for their strike. The crayons not only tell Duncan what they think of his artistic skills but there's even interpersonal wars between the crayons themselves, and they're hoping Duncan will intervene.
I couldn't hep but question a slight hole in the plot:
Spoiler
when Duncan reaches in his desk for his crayons he finds, instead, the letters they wrote to him, but when he wants to pacify all the crayons, then he just goes ahead and uses them to draw a picture... huh? where'd they come from?Fantastic stories and so much to appreciate - I'd love to read this with a kid old enough to watch the drawing for clues and to understand the plot points.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the idea of it and loved the illustrations. I just got a bit weary of the similar letters. I almost gave up, but I am glad I stuck around for the ending.
lanica's review against another edition
5.0
Star of the North nominee. I am reading this to all the kinder, 1st and 2nd grade classes.