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The Crayons Go Back to School


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No. of pages 32

Published: 2023

Great for age 3-8 years

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The crayons are getting ready to go back to school and each crayon has a subject theyre looking forward to the most. Theyre also ready to meet new friends and let loose during their very favourite time of day . . . art class. The story begins with Duncan's crayons, who each express their feelings and concerns about the school year. The crayons, including Red, Blue, Yellow, and others, share their thoughts on various school activities, such as drawing, writing, and even participating in art class. They have a mix of excitement and anxiety about what to expect, reflecting the experiences many children feel when starting school. Each crayon brings its unique personality to the narrative. For example, Red worries about being used for something other than apples and fire trucks, while Purple has concerns about being pushed aside in favor of more popular colors. Throughout the book, the crayons learn to work together and embrace their differences, encouraging creativity and collaboration. As the story unfolds, Duncan's crayons discover the joys of school and the fun of creating art with their classmates. They realize that by embracing their individuality and working as a team, they can make beautiful creations together. Overall, "The Crayons Go Back to School" celebrates friendship, creativity, and the excitement of learning.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2023 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Oliver Jeffers' outstanding talent has been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award. `Lost and Found' animation was broadcast on Channel 4. Oliver lives and works in Brookyln, New York. Drew Daywalt is an award-winning writer/director of film and TV, his work featured on Disney, MTV, FEARnet and Syfy. He lives in Southern California.