Children's book Author & Illustrator

Drew Daywalt

Biography

Drew Daywalt grew up in a haunted house, but now lives in a Southern California home haunted by only his wife, two kids, and a German shepherd. A Hollywood screenwriter when he is not writing for young readers, Drew’s favorite crayon is Black. He is the #1 bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home. Follow Drew at @DrewDaywalt.

Forty the Fortune Teller
Bath Time for the Crayons
Goodnight, Crayons
No Sam! and the Meow of Deception
The Day the Crayons Made Friends
The Crayons Give Thanks
They Call Me No Sam!
The Wrong Book
The Crayons Love Our Planet
Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Crayons
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Forty the Fortune Teller
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · February 24, 2026

Forty the Fortune Teller

By Drew Daywalt · With Kevin Cornell

A forgotten paper fortune teller must save the playground from disaster.

32 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 184 ratings
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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.

The Crayons Go Back to School

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

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

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Rock, Paper, Scissors battle in a hilarious showdown.

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.

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.

Sale price
$858

The Crayons' Book of Feelings

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Crayons reveal their emotions, teaching kids about feelings.

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Book Stats

33

Authored

1

Illustrated

9

Collaborators

Picture books

26

Chapter books

5

Board books

3

Publishing timeline

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Book mix

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All Drew Daywalt Books

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Forty the Fortune Teller

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

A forgotten paper fortune teller must save the playground from disaster.

Sale price
$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

Goodnight, Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

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

No Sam! and the Meow of Deception

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A talking cat, a mad bomber, and a possible vampire threaten suburbia. Can a pug save the day?

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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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$1498

They Call Me No Sam!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A pug's antics may save his family from crooks.

The Wrong Book
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$1797

The Wrong Book

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2024

What if the narrator is hilariously wrong? Discover the truth!

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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

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?

Happy Easter from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

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

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

The Crayons Trick or Treat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

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

Twinkle Twinkle Little Kid

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A boy's wish brings a star to life, revealing secrets and unexpected friendship.

Love from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

A poetic exploration of the many colors of love.

The Crayons' Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

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

My Tooth Is LOST!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Monkey lost a tooth. Can Cake help find it before the Tooth Fairy arrives?

J'ai perdu une dent!

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A lost tooth leads to doubt and a quest for reassurance.

What Is Inside THIS Box?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A conversation between two characters about the contents of a mysterious box.

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$958

This Is MY Fort!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A conversation between a cake and a monkey about building forts.

Qu'est-ce qu'il y a dans la boîte?

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Two friends debate the mystery inside a box. What could it be?

The Epic Adventures of Huggie & Stick
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$1799

The Epic Adventures of Huggie & Stick

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

A grumpy bunny and cheerful stick embark on a global adventure after falling from a backpack.

Sleepy, the Goodnight Buddy

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

A boy's bedtime is hilariously delayed by a demanding stuffed animal.

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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?

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$1899

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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$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.

El día que los crayones renunciaron
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El día que los crayones renunciaron

Picture Book · 2013

A child receives a series of letters from their crayons, each expressing grievances and desires about how they are used in drawings.

Sale price
$958

The Crayons' Book of Manners

Chapter Book

Crayons tackle manners with hilarious missteps.

Happy Mother's Day from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

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

Sale price
$958

Happy Father's Day from the Crayons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Crayons celebrate Father's Day with love and laughter.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Drew Daywalt's books.

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Oliver Jeffers

Illustrator / Author / 20 shared books

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