The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Name: The Day the Crayons Made Friends
Brand: Philomel Books
SKU: SP-9780593622360
Price: 29.99 USD
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Biographical Note:
Drew Daywalt was amazed at the age of seven, while sitting in the movie theater watching the credits roll on the original Star Wars, to see for the first time that people actually MADE movies. They weren't just found items like mountains or rivers or clouds. That night, at story time with his mom, Charlene, he noticed there were names of people on the front of books, too. That's when he learned about authors and writers. And he never looked back. Drew is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, all of its sequels, and many other titles, including The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors; Little Freddie Two Pants; and the middle grade novel They Call Me No Sam! illustrated by Mike Lowery. Drew lives in California with his wife, two kids, two dogs, two goldfish, a cat, and some local raccoons who like pizza crusts. You can visit Drew Daywalt at DrewDaywalt.com or follow him on Instagram @DrewDaywalt.

Oliver Jeffers makes art and tells stories. His books include How to Catch a Star; Lost and Found, which was the recipient of the prestigious Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award in the UK and was later adapted into an award-winning animated film; and the New York Times bestsellers Here We Are, What We'll Build, Stuck, This Moose Belongs to Me, and Once Upon an Alphabet. He is also, of course, the illustrator of the #1 smash hit Crayons series, written by Drew Daywalt. His fine art is world-renowned and his dip-art exhibitions are much sought-after events. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oliver now splits his time between Belfast and Brooklyn, New York. You can visit Oliver Jeffers online at OliverJeffers.com or follow him on Instagram @OliverJeffers.

Review Quotes:
Praise for The Day the Crayons Made Friends

"[R]eaders--especially fans of the crayons' previous outings--will enjoy checking in on their pals. Quirky, familiar fun." -- Kirkus Reviews

"[D]evotees of the series will appreciate the return of their favorite crayon characters and the gentle humor that has made the series so beloved." -- School Library Journal

Publisher Marketing:
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The hilarious Crayons are back with their first full-size picture book adventure since The Day the Crayons Came Home--and this time they're exploring the three-dimensional world as they make friends with real-life objects from around Duncan's house.

Duncan's crayons just can't seem to stay put!

After convincing one group of crayons to go back to work after they wanted to quit and rescuing another group who got lost in the most inconvenient places, Duncan's crayons have disappeared once more.

But this time, they've gone out into his room to make friends. From Red Crayon, who fulfills his dream of driving a firetruck; to Blue Crayon, who meets a fashion doll desperately in need of a head; to fan favorite Esteban, who is off to tame a teddy bear (or as he would call it, a wild beast), each crayon has an exciting story to share about the new objects they've met and the new adventures they've had.

The bestselling team behind The Day the Crayons Quit have come together to create another clever and hilarious tale that will keep children--and grown-ups--laughing.

Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2025 (EAN 9780593622360, Hardcover)
School Library Journal 09/19/2025 pg. 1 (EAN 9780593622360, Hardcover)

Author: Daywalt, Drew
Publisher: Philomel Books
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2025-06-03
BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Colors|Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings|Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories
Subjects: Crayons|Friendship|Adventure stories|Adventure and adventurers|Picture books
Weight: 1.1 lbs
ISBN: 9780593622360
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9780593622360