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The Crayons’ Christmas

 Drew Daywalt

The Crayons’ Christmas is a children’s book written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers that spent many months on the New York Times Top Ten bestseller list. Published in 2015 by Candlewick Press, the book is about a group of crayons who are trying to figure out what to do for Christmas. They decide to write a letter to Santa Claus, but they can’t agree on what to ask for. In the end, they decide to ask for a new crayon case.

The book is told from the perspective of the crayons, and it is full of humor and heart. The illustrations are bright and colorful, and they perfectly capture the personalities of the crayons. The book is a great choice for young children who are looking for a fun and festive Christmas story.

One of the things that makes The Crayons’ Christmas so special is its humor. The crayons are all very different, and they have their own unique personalities. This leads to a lot of funny moments, as the crayons try to figure out what to do for Christmas. For example, the red crayon is always trying to be the leader, while the blue crayon is always trying to be helpful. The yellow crayon is always happy, while the green crayon is always grumpy. The crayons’ different personalities make them very relatable to young children, and they help to create a lot of humor in the story.

In addition to its humor, The Crayons’ Christmas is also a heartwarming story. The crayons are all very close friends, and they care about each other very much. This is evident in the way that they help each other out, even when they are arguing. For example, when the red crayon gets lost, the other crayons all work together to find him. The crayons’ friendship is one of the things that makes the story so special, and it is sure to touch the hearts of young readers.

The illustrations in The Crayons’ Christmas are also a big part of what makes the book so special. Oliver Jeffers does a wonderful job of capturing the personalities of the crayons in his illustrations. The crayons are all very expressive, and they perfectly capture the humor and heart of the story. The illustrations are also very colorful, and they help to create a festive Christmas atmosphere.

Overall, The Crayons’ Christmas is a wonderful children’s book. It is full of humor, heart, and beautiful illustrations. The book is sure to be a favorite of young readers for years to come.

Here are some additional thoughts about the book:

• The book is a great way to introduce children to the concept of Christmas. The crayons’ excitement about Christmas is contagious, and it is sure to get young children excited about the holiday as well.
• The book is also a great way to teach children about friendship. The crayons’ friendship is one of the things that makes the book so special, and it is sure to teach young children the importance of friendship.
• The book is also a great way to teach children about creativity. The crayons’ different personalities and talents are a great way to show children that everyone is creative in their own way.

We highly recommend The Crayons’ Christmas to anyone who is looking for a fun, festive, and heartwarming children’s book.

Recommended reading age: 3+ years old

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