Book Series · 20 Books

The Crayons Books

In order from The Day the Crayons Quit to The Crayons' Book of Manners.

Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers give a box of crayons distinct voices, complaints, friendships, and celebrations in funny letter-driven stories about creativity and seeing another point of view.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Crayons Books

The 20 books published by this review date are shown in publication order. Begin with The Day the Crayons Quit for the characters' introduction; The Day the Crayons Came Home and The Day the Crayons Made Friends are the other full-size story adventures.

The smaller Crayons Celebrate books focus on holidays and everyday routines, while My First Crayons books introduce colors, numbers, and feelings. These shorter branches stand alone. Two announced titles publishing after this review date are not included yet.

Sources: Penguin Random House: The Day the Crayons…, Penguin Random House: The Crayons Celebrate, Penguin Random House: My First Crayons.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The full adventures use letters and childlike grievances to explore empathy, fairness, belonging, and creative problem-solving. The jokes often reward children who study Oliver Jeffers's drawings closely.

The crayons may feel ignored, lost, frustrated, or worried, but the tone is playful rather than threatening. Holiday and routine books are brief gift-size reads; families looking for the richest story should start with one of the three full-size adventures.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013

The Day the Crayons Quit

By Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)

A boy receives a series of letters from his crayons, each with its own unique personality and complaint.

30 pages· 774 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

5.7/7 Bookroo

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Summary: Duncan faces a colorful crisis when his crayons go on strike, each with unique complaints. Blue is exhausted from endless oceans, Black craves more than outlines, and Orange and Yellow feud over the sun's true hue. With his art at stake, Duncan must navigate their demands and restore harmony. Can he find a way to appease his vibrant friends and get them back to coloring?

In reading order

The Crayons Series

20 books · Published 2013–2026

#1 in Series

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The Day the Crayons Quit

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013

A boy receives a series of letters from his crayons, each with its own unique personality and complaint.

#2 in Series

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The Day the Crayons Came Home

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

A boy receives a series of postcards from his lost crayons, each telling a unique story of their adventures and misadventures.

#3 in Series

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$858

The Crayons' Book of Colors

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016

Crayons unite to create a colorful birthday card for Duncan.

#4 in Series

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$858

The Crayons' Book of Numbers

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016

Duncan's crayons are missing again. Can you count them all?

#5 in Series

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$1899

The Crayons' Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Crayons celebrate the holidays, revealing the true gift of giving.

#6 in Series

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$958

Love from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

A poetic exploration of the many colors of love.

#7 in Series

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$858

The Crayons' Book of Feelings

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Crayons reveal their emotions, teaching kids about feelings.

#8 in Series

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$958

The Crayons Trick or Treat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A group of crayons try to trick-or-treat on Halloween.

#9 in Series

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$958

Green Is for Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Green Crayon insists he's the only Christmas color, but others disagree. Can they unite to make the holiday special?

#10

#10 in Series

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Happy Easter from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Crayons face a colorful challenge: where to hide a giant Easter egg?

#11

#11 in Series

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$958

The Crayons Go Back to School

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Crayons return to school, eager for art class and new friendships.

#12

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Crayons

#12 in Series

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Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2024

Green Crayon wants a break, but can St. Patrick's Day survive without him?

#13

#13 in Series

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$958

The Crayons Love Our Planet

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Crayons unite to celebrate Earth's beauty and importance.

#14

#14 in Series

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$958

The Crayons Give Thanks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Crayons find gratitude in everyday wonders, from blueberries to night skies.

#15

#15 in Series

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Happy Father's Day from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Crayons celebrate Father's Day with love and laughter.

#16

#16 in Series

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$958

Happy Mother's Day from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Crayons celebrate Mother's Day, honoring moms and family with heartfelt stories.

#17

#17 in Series

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$1899

The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Crayons escape to explore Duncan's room, making new friends and causing chaos.

#18

#18 in Series

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$958

Goodnight, Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Crayons struggle to sleep, each needing something unique. Can they find rest?

#19

#19 in Series

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$958

Bath Time for the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

Crayons embark on a bath-time adventure, each with their own quirky preferences.

#20

#20 in Series

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$958

The Crayons' Book of Manners

Picture Book · 2026

Crayons tackle manners with hilarious missteps.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Crayons series?

There are 20 books in the Crayons series. It began with The Day the Crayons Quit in 2013, and the newest book, The Crayons' Book of Manners, was published in 2026.