A Day With No Crayons
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

A Day With No Crayons

By Elizabeth Rusch, Chad Cameron (Illustrator)

A world without crayons leads to unexpected art and rediscovered color.

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32 pages· 563 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Liza's world turns gray when her mother takes away her cherished crayons. In her frustration, she squirts toothpaste and stomps through mud puddles, unknowingly creating art. As she navigates this colorless world, Liza discovers unexpected beauty and color in her surroundings. Can she find a new way to express her creativity without her beloved crayons? Join Liza on her journey to see if she can bring vibrancy back into her life.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
563
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD640L
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about artistsBooks about colorsBooks about crayonsBooks about imagination and play
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
128841
Publication
Published
September 1, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780873589109

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