Book Series · 20 Books

The Crayons Books

In order from The Day the Crayons Quit to Bath Time for the Crayons.

The Crayons series is a set of 20 picture books by Drew Daywalt, published between 2013 and 2026. Written for ages 2–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Day the Crayons Quit
The Day the Crayons Came Home
The Crayons' Book of Colors
The Crayons' Book of Numbers
The Crayons' Christmas
Love from the Crayons
The Crayons' Book of Feelings
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Day the Crayons Quit
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$1697
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
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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?
The complete set

The Crayons Series

20 books · Published 2013–2026

Series
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$1697

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.

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.

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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.

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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?

The Crayons' Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

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

Love from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

A poetic exploration of the many colors of love.

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$858

The Crayons' Book of Feelings

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Crayons reveal their emotions, teaching kids about feelings.

The Crayons Trick or Treat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

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

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?

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$958

Happy Easter from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

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

The Crayons Go Back to School

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

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

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$958

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?

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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.

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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.

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$958

Happy Father's Day from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Crayons celebrate Father's Day with love and laughter.

Happy Mother's Day from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

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

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.

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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?

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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.

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$958

The Crayons' Book of Manners

Chapter Book

Crayons tackle manners with hilarious missteps.

Good to know

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, Bath Time for the Crayons, was published in 2026.

What ages are the Crayons books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring The Crayons to life.

01

Drew Daywalt

Author & Illustrator
02

Oliver Jeffers

Author & Illustrator

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