Kindle
$10.99
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Hardcover
$10.57
Paperback
$16.89
Buy new:
-44% $10.57
FREE delivery Sunday, May 19 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
$10.57 with 44 percent savings
List Price: $18.99

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Sunday, May 19 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Wednesday, May 15. Order within 18 hrs 46 mins
In Stock
$$10.57 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$10.57
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
30-day easy returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$7.92
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Monday, May 20 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Wednesday, May 15. Order within 18 hrs 46 mins
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$10.57 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$10.57
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the authors

Oliver Jeffers
+ Follow
Drew Daywalt
+ Follow
See all
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Day the Crayons Came Home Hardcover – Picture Book, August 18, 2015

by Drew Daywalt (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 6,043 ratings
Teachers' pick
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$10.57","priceAmount":10.57,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"10","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"57","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"tqv7tMeH6XvCLM3XJF%2Fx8oajkTv6L%2FCVPx%2FyLrIkYXhVYQChiVnwJcOYglLPYIqDA7%2BATWFvV9D5VcmaBsSm35Ipe%2BbstQKjBVMKbKqJQpIZocrRn7x0nGZJJ8Durqx7DzbuYK9ddKRQeSf8uTfq9Q%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$7.92","priceAmount":7.92,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"7","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"92","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"tqv7tMeH6XvCLM3XJF%2Fx8oajkTv6L%2FCVWNExOSc9a91JVKvViRYEaIDsrtnafA7dS%2FFqRhR9v7Mr0qxLZ21N9IPRzp14gMuMfUC8A1hBmgScc7pBdN%2BSgCkYd0P0xQCHRGuTz3nrr%2BzyzVzXu3XARIoP5EFih2UbAVLQyYrjgMtzsKGbZRzPkajQ2TdghNJg","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

The companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller and blockbuster hit, The Day the Crayons Quit!

A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2015
A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015

“Highly anticipated (yes, even for adults)” —Entertainment Weekly

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.

Look for a special glow-in-the-dark picture [Note: make sure to “charge” it under a light first].

Praise for The Day the Crayons Came Home:

Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Picture Book of 2015!
A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2015!
One of Parents Magazine's Ten Best Children's Books of 2015!
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year! 

"Funnier than the creators' original blockbuster."--Parents Magazine

"Mr. Daywalt’s text blends with Mr. Jeffers’s illustrations to make a picture book that will have children clamoring for more crayon adventures."—The Wall Street Journal 

“Continues its predecessor’s pleasing, goofy conceit…Once again, both Daywalt’s text and Jeffers’ illustrations are endearing.”—New York Times Book Review
 
“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.”—The Boston Globe

* "A masterwork of humor and design . . . Sure to be as popular as The Day the Crayons Quit."—Booklist, starred review

* "A brilliant, colorful tale that begs to be read aloud and a must-have for all collections."—School Library Journal, starred review

* "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."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Not only stands on its own merit, but may be even more colorful than the original.”—Huffington Post

“Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers once again offer perceptive and frequently hilarious insights…The Day the Crayons Came Home will have readers of all ages chuckling—and will inspire kids’ empathy and imagination in equal measure.”—BookPage 


Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit:

The #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon—over two years on the bestseller list!
Winner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award
Amazon’s 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2013
Goodreads’ 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year 


* “Hilarious . . . Move over, Click, Clack, Moo; we’ve got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike.” –BCCB, starred review 

“Jeffers . . . elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights.” –Booklist

“Fresh and funny.” –The Wall Street Journal

"This book will have children asking to have it read again and again.” –Library Media Connection

* “This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime.” –School Library Journal, starred review 

* “These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review 

“Utterly original.” –San Francisco Chronicle

Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    The Day The Crayons Quit (Picture Books)
  3. Print length
    48 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD550L
  7. Dimensions
    10.38 x 0.47 x 10.31 inches
  8. Publisher
    Philomel Books
  9. Publication date
    August 18, 2015
  10. ISBN-10
    0399172750
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0399172755
  12. See all details
Next page
The Amazon Book Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.

Frequently bought together

The Day the Crayons Came Home
$10.57
Get it as soon as Sunday, May 19
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
The Day the Crayons Quit
$9.40
Get it as soon as Sunday, May 19
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
The Crayons Go Back to School
$7.96
Get it as soon as Sunday, May 19
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Choose items to buy together.

From the Publisher

1

1

2

3

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

K-Gr 2—Duncan's crayons are back in this companion to the spectacular The Day the Crayons Quit (Philomel, 2014), and they are just as forthright as ever. A stack of postcards arrive for the neglectful boy, this time written by a new batch of crayons who have been forgotten at motels, lost under the couch, or left behind in the basement. Maroon has been marooned under the sofa, having been broken by Duncan's dad, who sat on it, Tan (or Burnt Sienna) has seen better days and has recently been puked up by the dog, and old frenemies Orange and Yellow have melted in the sun to become one gooey mess. Recurring postcards from Pea Green (aka Esteban), who dreams of traveling, and clueless Neon Red, who writes about grand adventures abroad, will elicit giggles from young ones. Jeffers's mixed-media illustrations of photographed postcards and childlike crayon drawings against white backdrops enhance kid appeal and encourage close visual reading. A glow-in-the-dark spread and chatty household items, such as a sock, a paper clip, and a pencil sharpener, are new aspects to look forward to, and the general theme of home being a place where everyone belongs will resonate with old and young readers alike. VERDICT A brilliant, colorful tale that begs to be read aloud and a must-have for all collections.—Shelley Diaz, School Library Journal

Review

Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Picture Book of 2015!
A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2015!
One of Parents Magazine's Ten Best Children's Books of 2015!
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year! 

“Highly anticipated (yes, even for adults)” —Entertainment Weekly

"Mr. Daywalt’s text blends with Mr. Jeffers’s illustrations to make a picture book that will have children clamoring for more crayon adventures."—The Wall Street Journal  

* "A masterwork of humor and design . . . Sure to be as popular as The Day the Crayons Quit."—Booklist, starred review 

* "A brilliant, colorful tale that begs to be read aloud and a must-have for all collections."—School Library Journal, starred review 

* "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."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers once again offer perceptive and frequently hilarious insights…The Day the Crayons Came Home will have readers of all ages chuckling—and will inspire kids’ empathy and imagination in equal measure.”—BookPage 

 
Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit:

The #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon—over two years on the bestseller list!
Winner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award
Amazon’s 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2013
Goodreads’ 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year 

* “Hilarious . . . Move over, Click, Clack, Moo; we’ve got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike.” –BCCB, starred review 

“Jeffers . . . elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights.” –Booklist

“Fresh and funny.” –The Wall Street Journal

"This book will have children asking to have it read again and again.” –Library Media Connection

* “This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime.” –School Library Journal, starred review 

* “These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review 

“Utterly original.” –San Francisco Chronicle

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Philomel Books; Illustrated edition (August 18, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399172750
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399172755
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD550L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.38 x 0.47 x 10.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 6,043 ratings

About the authors

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Previous page
  1. Oliver Jeffers

    Oliver Jeffers

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Oliver Jeffers is an artist, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland.

    From figurative painting, collage and installation to illustration and award winning picture-books, Oliver Jeffers practice takes many forms.

    His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in multiple cities, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Brooklyn Museum New York.

    HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his picture books, now translated into over 36 languages, including The Incredible Book Eating Boy, and the New York Times Bestseller This Moose Belongs to Me and #1 New York Times Bestseller The Day The Crayons Quit.

    Oliver won an Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative  work with artist and filmmaker Mac Premo. He has made art for Newsweek, The New York Times, United Airlines, TED, Nintendo, and has illustrated a a number of novels.

    In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day.

    Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London based Studio AKA, screening on Christmas Eve 2008 on Channel 4 in the UK and on Nickelodeon in the US and Australia.

    In 2013, Jeffers illustrated the vinyl cover (a drawing of Nelson Mandela) for the U2 song "Ordinary Love". Jeffers also co-directed (with Mac Premo) the video for the U2 song "Ordinary Love".

    Oliver grew up in Belfast Northern Ireland and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

    See more at www.oliverjeffers.com, or visit his instagram, facebook, and twitter @oliverjeffers

    See more on the author's page
  2. Drew Daywalt

    Drew Daywalt

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Drew Daywalt grew up in Ohio, where his mother read stories to him every night after she got off work as a nurse at the local hospital. Today he reads to his own children in California. And when he's not spending time with family, Drew writes smart little stories for smart little people.

    See more on the author's page
  3. Drew Daywalt

    Drew Daywalt

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Although Drew Daywalt grew up in a haunted house, he now lives in a Southern California home, haunted by only his wife, two kids, and German Shepherd. A Hollywood screenwriter by trade, The Day the Crayons Quit was his first book for children. His favorite crayon is Black.

    See more on the author's page
Next page

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
6,043 global ratings
Crayon-tastic
5 Stars
Crayon-tastic
My daughter and I have had countless giggles and guffaws over the absurd antics of these lovable crayons. In this side-splitting adventure, Duncan's crayons are up to their old tricks again, causing mayhem and mischief wherever they go. From Pea Green's plea for a change of scenery to Neon Red's wild journey, each crayon's escapade is more outrageous than the last.
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

delicateflower152
5.0 out of 5 stars Drew Daywalt Does It Again!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2015
Verified Purchase
Drew Daywalt does it again! His latest book “The Day the Crayons Came Home” once more features Duncan and his very unusual, very verbose crayons. Humorous postcards, written by different, individual colors of crayon, will have you laughing aloud at their complaints, misadventures, and revelations. (Be sure to note the postcard’s description – when shown.) Since they are traveling a long distance to reach home or need assistance to leave, several of the crayons do send multiple postcards. With the exception of yellow and orange crayons, the colors in this book are different from those in the previous “The Day the Crayons Quit”. The humor in the postcard’s written text may be gentle, snarky, or it may be making a point about the featured crayon’s feelings. Every postcard is funny and fun to read.

Oliver Jeffers’ illustrations – childlike crayon drawings and lettering – add significantly to the book’s appeal and highlight the dilemmas faced by each color. Younger readers may find the child-like lettering a bit difficult to decipher. On the other hand, they may be able to assist adult readers who are having difficulty reading the childlike printing.

One of my favorite things about Drew Daywalt’s two books is that the crayons reflect both readers’ and listeners’ emotions. Duncan’s crayons do have very human feelings and reactions to the events in their lives. Those in “The Day the Crayons Quit” are more representative of adults and their workplace attitudes. In “The Day the Crayons Came Home”, the crayons express feelings that are more familiar to children – feeling forgotten, disliking their own name and wanting to change it, needing help to run away from home.

“The Day the Crayons Quit” is one of my grandson’s favorite bedtime books. I am sure that “The Day the Crayons Came Home” will be, too. It is a fun-filled, funny book. It will engage and entertain both young readers and adults. I recommend you add this wonderful, imaginative book to your library.
85 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Leeanna Schramm
5.0 out of 5 stars Had to get the Sequel to the First Book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
Verified Purchase
Bought the first book for my daughter who LOVES IT! After discovering and finding this sequel to the first book, I just knew I HAD to buy it! The book didn't disappoint AT ALL! It was super cute and funny, they even have a cool glow-in-dark crayon featured page that REALLY DOES GLOW IN THE DARK, that glow in the dark page is my absolute favorite. I freaking LOVEE this book and the first, and recommend purchasing BOTH! The kids will love it, and you won't regret it.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
linda n
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
Verified Purchase
great story telling told by broken, melted, short, etc., crayons. I love this book and have ordered several of the author's books. Brings a smile upon your face while remembering that box of crayons that you had as a child. I bought this for my one year old grandson who isn't quite ready for this type of storytelling but he will when he gets older and he will laugh out loud.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Lindy Siegismund
5.0 out of 5 stars We just gave our granddaughter this book after her soccer game, and her parents read it to her!
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
Verified Purchase
It was a wonderful book, and her parents were happy that she got another book!
Helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little BooL
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
Verified Purchase
Very nice to be able to read to my grandson!
Helpful
 Report
C J
5.0 out of 5 stars very cute story
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
Verified Purchase
I bought this book for a friend who is a. pre-school. teacher. I haven't heard from her yet to find out if the students enjoyed the story.
Helpful
 Report
Martha S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
Verified Purchase
The media could not be loaded.
 We love the crayon books and this one is really cute. The colors are beautiful!
Helpful
 Report
Heather
4.0 out of 5 stars Home library must have!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022
Verified Purchase
This is one of my favorite books!!! Very creative way of teaching kids to use their imagination!!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Ana Fernández Ugalde
5.0 out of 5 stars Es divertido
Reviewed in Mexico on December 31, 2022
Verified Purchase
Q mi hija se 6 años le encanta
Report
jennifer watson
5.0 out of 5 stars grandsons favourite
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2024
Verified Purchase
My 6 year old grandsons favourite book.he's read it to me a couple of times already.very interesting and well written and illustrated.
Report
Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Sempre bello come il primo
Reviewed in Italy on July 31, 2022
Verified Purchase
Mio figlio di 5 anni e mezzo adora questo libro. Lo leggo e lo rileggo tutte le sere. Ha anche preso ispirazione per disegnere quando abbiamo acquistato il primo libro. Lo consiglio. La storia e belissima i bambini piccoli imparano i colori mentre quelli piu grandicelli possono usare il libro per imparare a disegnare oltre che asoltare simpatiche storie di come sono stati trattati i colori..
Report
Nadia G.
5.0 out of 5 stars My kids loooooved it !!! Excellent book
Reviewed in Germany on January 14, 2022
Verified Purchase
This is so real for kids !!
Report
SM
5.0 out of 5 stars Illustration and content!
Reviewed in India on July 10, 2021
Verified Purchase
Love the book! The illustrations are just so lovely and honest and very imaginative. I love how children can access their imagination too looking at these illustrations and think their own stories. Also, it is so great to introduce them, especially 3 yr olds to different countries and sports and parts of the world!
Report