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By Regan McMahon
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Crayons are excited to return in fun back-to-school book.
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What's the Story?
THE CRAYONS GO BACK TO SCHOOL starts with a couple of Crayons saying goodbye to the beach because summer's over and it's time to return to the classroom. Then, one by one, they say which aspects of school they're looking forward to: seeing old friends, making new friends, and tackling their favorite subjects -- reading, writing, math, science. One thing they all agree on: art class! And making a mess.
Is It Any Good?
In this cheerful back-to-school book, the beloved Crayon characters capture the excitement many kids feel about returning after summer. The Crayons Go Back to School doesn't have much of a story, but it's entertaining to see the individual, human-like (stick arms and legs) crayons express what they're looking forward to while tucking in a few sly jokes along the way. Like when Chunky Toddler Crayon greets Husky Toddler Crayon, and the latter says, "Oh wow! Same last name! I wonder if we're related!" Or when Black Crayon says he loves writing and adds, "I'll start with an outline." It's always fun to spend time with the Crayons, and this upbeat look at familiar back-to-school elements could help dispel any pre-first-day jitters.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the different things the crayons are excited about in The Crayons Go Back to School. What do you think is the best part about going back to school again after a break?
The individual Crayons talk about what school subjects they like best -- reading, writing, math, science, art class. Which are your favorites?
Yellow Crayon and Orange Crayon love science. Why is it good to be curious? What are you curious to learn about?
Book Details
- Author: Drew Daywalt
- Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers
- Genre: Picture Book
- Topics: Friendship
- Character Strengths: Curiosity
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Philomel
- Publication date: May 16, 2023
- Number of pages: 32
- Available on: Hardback, Kindle
- Last updated: August 11, 2023
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