The Day the Crayons Came Home — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time, Parents, The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly
“Continues its predecessor’s pleasing, goofy conceit . . . Once again, both Daywalt’s text and Jeffers’ illustrations are endearing.”—New York Times Book Review
Poor Duncan! His crayons sure are a colorful bunch of characters. In The Day the Crayons Quit, they threatened to walk off the job. Now, a whole new group of crayons have sent postcards 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, who is 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, each and every crayon has a woeful tale to tell and a plea to be brought home to the crayon box.
With real glow-in-the-dark neon ink, Drew Daywalt’s laugh-out-loud text, and Oliver Jeffers’ signature illustrations, The Day the Crayons Came Home delivers yet another kid-friendly message of belonging, self-expression, and the power of empathy.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Day the Crayons Came Home appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes instances of crayons describing how they were lost or damaged, such as Maroon Crayon being broken after being sat on and Tan Crayon being eaten by a dog. These events are presented humorously and are not graphic or realistic violence. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and humorous, focusing on the crayons' adventures and feelings without any frightening elements.
Does The Day the Crayons Came Home have violence?
The book includes instances of crayons describing how they were lost or damaged, such as Maroon Crayon being broken after being sat on and Tan Crayon being eaten by a dog. These events are presented humorously and are not graphic or realistic violence.
Does The Day the Crayons Came Home have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and humorous, focusing on the crayons' adventures and feelings without any frightening elements.
Does The Day the Crayons Came Home have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes, practices, or beliefs present in the narrative.
Does The Day the Crayons Came Home have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in 'The Day the Crayons Came Home.'
Does The Day the Crayons Came Home have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and does not include any obscene or vulgar terms.
Does The Day the Crayons Came Home have climate change?
While the book mentions consequences of leaving crayons in the sun or dryer, it does not address climate change or environmental activism as a central theme. The references are incidental and do not promote any specific climate message.
Does The Day the Crayons Came Home have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on the crayons' experiences and feelings rather than any sexual themes.
Does The Day the Crayons Came Home have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The crayons are personified without specific gender identities, and the narrative does not focus on gender-related themes.
Does The Day the Crayons Came Home have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book. Search results reference general discussions about diverse representation but do not provide specific content related to LGBTQ+ themes in 'The Day the Crayons Came Home.'
