The Crayons’ Christmas: The New York Times Top Ten bestseller

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Continues its predecessor's pleasing, goofy conceit...Once again, both Daywalt's text and Jeffers' illustrations are endearing."-- New York Times Book Review

It’s quite an involved activity, that will take some time and some thought. This makes it perfect for the first half of the day when children are fresh and have lots of energy. This wonderful tale by Drew Daywalt shows how the best Christmas gifts are the ones that we give. It’s a great reminder that simple kindness and generosity of heart are presents that we can all give if we only choose to.

Celebrate the holidays with the Crayons in this festive story from #1 New York Times best-selling duo Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. This special book has letters, games, ornaments, a poster, and even a pop-up Christmas tree! A brilliant, colorful tale that begs to be read aloud and a must-have for all collections."-- School Library Journal, starred review

Tis the season for all of us to write our holiday wishlists. But everyone--even the crayons--know the best presents are the ones that you give. In this unique book, readers get to see how Duncan, the crayons, and their families celebrate the holidays. With real, folded letters from the Crayons that you can pull from their envelopes and read, games, punch-out ornaments, a poster, and a pop-up tree, this book is the perfect gift for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home. Catégorisation: Album fiction anglais, littérature jeunesse débutante, premier cycle primaire, 6-7 ans First sentence: One snowy December day, Duncan was making Christmas cards with his crayons when the mail carrier brought a letter, only it wasn’t for him... Wellbeing Christmas Activity Booklet - Bring the chill factor to your classroom with this bundle of mindful resources. They’re the perfect antidote to the festive frenzy. Premise/plot: As a novelty Christmas book this one offers a good time, especially if your little one already loves Duncan’s crayons. It offers several built in activities: peach crayon paper doll with wardrobe, a game board, punch out Christmas ornaments, a dreidel to assemble, etc. The crayons receive a good amount of mail and a box of decorations is fetched from the attic.

Once again, Daywalt and Jeffers create rich emotional lives and personalities for their colorful cast, and it’s hard to imagine a reader who won’t be delighted.”– Publishers Weekly, starred review These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes." - Publishers Weekly, starred review Mr. Daywalt’s text blends with Mr. Jeffers’s illustrations to make a picture book that will have children clamoring for more crayon adventures.”– The Wall Street Journal Duncan lives in his house with his parents, and on Duncan’s shelf lives his Crayons. One Christmas, the Crayons start receiving letters! Whilst they get lots of lovely presents, all Duncan’s post seems to be sad news, about friends and family who can’t come home for Christmas.

Not only stands on its own merit, but may be even more colorful than the original."-- Huffington Post By telling stories from the points of view of crayons, giving voices to the small and ignored, Daywalt and Jeffers have created two books that offer plenty of charm and fun, but also make children feel deeply understood.”– The Boston Globe Once again, Daywalt and Jeffers create rich emotional lives and personalities for their colorful cast, and it's hard to imagine a reader who won't be delighted."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review A brilliant, colorful tale that begs to be read aloud and a must-have for all collections.”– School Library Journal, starred review Not only stands on its own merit, but may be even more colorful than the original.”– Huffington Post

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A masterwork of humor and design . . . Sure to be as popular as The Day the Crayons Quit.”– Booklist, starred review Whether you’re teaching Drew Daywalt’s story to your class, or you just want a fun task for your students to enjoy; this is a brilliant idea. The crayons at Duncan’s house are getting ready for the holidays. Mail arrives and they enjoy reading post cards from crayons still traveling or opening up a game to play. They celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas as they take us through their Holiday journey.