Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Scholastic Inc.
Description
Although they are many different colors, the crayons in a box discover that when they get together they can appreciate each other and make a complete picture.
Description
"While walking through a toy store, the day before today, I overheard acrayon box with many things to say..."
Once upon a time, Shane DeRolf wrote a poem. It was a deceptively simple poem, a charming little piece that celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity.
The folks at the AdCouncil heard it - and liked it so much that they made it the theme for their 1997 National Anti-Discrimination Campaign for Children.
Following on the heels of nearly a year's worth of televised public service announcements, Random House is honored to publish the picture book, illustrated in every color in the crayon box by dazzling newcomer Michael Letzig and conveying the sublimely simple message that when we all work together, the results are much more interesting and colorful.
Once upon a time, Shane DeRolf wrote a poem. It was a deceptively simple poem, a charming little piece that celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity.
The folks at the AdCouncil heard it - and liked it so much that they made it the theme for their 1997 National Anti-Discrimination Campaign for Children.
Following on the heels of nearly a year's worth of televised public service announcements, Random House is honored to publish the picture book, illustrated in every color in the crayon box by dazzling newcomer Michael Letzig and conveying the sublimely simple message that when we all work together, the results are much more interesting and colorful.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1996
Physical description
10 inches
ISBN
0590819283 / 9780590819282
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Lexile
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User reviews
LibraryThing member r13
This book is about a box of crayons that doesn't get along because they look different. In the end they realize that each crayon is unique and important.
LibraryThing member krystalkay
There are many activities that can be used along with this book. It's one of my personal favorites! I usually include a diversity theme to go along with the story, using each color as a unique individual and that we all are different, yet can live together in harmony.
LibraryThing member lecowan
This multicultural book is about a box of crayons that do not get along. One day a girl is in the store where this particular box of crayons is for sale and she hears the crayons arguing. She then decides to buy them and take them home. Once home she begins coloring a picture using each color for
My kids really enjoy having this book read to them and I enjoy reading it. The illustrations are great and the message is one of acceptance. I particularly enjoy the way the author chooses to have the crayons argue with each other and then at the end how each of those crayons amend their previous decisions about the other crayons.
This book would be a good way to teach students on how to be accepting of others that may be different from them. It would also explain to students that by working together, they can accomplish more things and create a better environment to grow and learn in. An activity to use with this book for younger students would be to create a word wall with the color names and pictures on them. Another activity would be to have the students each have a box of eight count crayons and have them create a picture using all eight of those colors.
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different parts in the picture. At the end, the crayons discover that they all are unique, but when they work together they create something wonderful.My kids really enjoy having this book read to them and I enjoy reading it. The illustrations are great and the message is one of acceptance. I particularly enjoy the way the author chooses to have the crayons argue with each other and then at the end how each of those crayons amend their previous decisions about the other crayons.
This book would be a good way to teach students on how to be accepting of others that may be different from them. It would also explain to students that by working together, they can accomplish more things and create a better environment to grow and learn in. An activity to use with this book for younger students would be to create a word wall with the color names and pictures on them. Another activity would be to have the students each have a box of eight count crayons and have them create a picture using all eight of those colors.
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LibraryThing member Esus15
this book was amusing to read and easy with the words rhyming. i thought that it was funny that in the beginning the box said how much they didnt like eachother and after the little girl had colored many pictures with them all they realized that they were all great and could get along in that
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LibraryThing member servantHEART
The story is told from the view of a little girl. She is shopping in a toy store and hears a box of crayons that does not get along. She decides to buy the crayons and take them home with her. After making beautiful pictures with all the colors in her box, she walks away only to hear the box of
This story is great for preschoolers and pre-kindergarten, but is great if a team leader or co-worker were trying to get the point across that no one person can do everything by themselves, but it takes teamwork to do something great and worthwhile. The book also has a message of diversity.
In the classroom, I would read it to introduce a unit on making friends and how to work in teams. Teams can achieve greater success than any individual.
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crayons praising each other for melding to make a beautiful picture--mission complete!This story is great for preschoolers and pre-kindergarten, but is great if a team leader or co-worker were trying to get the point across that no one person can do everything by themselves, but it takes teamwork to do something great and worthwhile. The book also has a message of diversity.
In the classroom, I would read it to introduce a unit on making friends and how to work in teams. Teams can achieve greater success than any individual.
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LibraryThing member rachel0217
This is a great story to read with chidlren from ages K-2. It shows children that each person plays an important role and they are all special.
LibraryThing member RebeccaStevens
This is a cute story about crayons arguing over which was the best color in the box. A girl buys the box and takes it home. She uses the crayons all together to make a beautiful picture, and they all realize that when they are together, they are so much better than when they are alone.
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This is a good book to use with a theme about manners or cooperation. It also could be used in an art theme to introduce color mixing. The bright colors and rhyming text appeal to Pre-k to second grade.
I read this
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book to a group of preschoolers, and it was fun to watch their faces light up when I turned the page. I especially like how the crayons would color over each other on purpose to make new colors together.This is a good book to use with a theme about manners or cooperation. It also could be used in an art theme to introduce color mixing. The bright colors and rhyming text appeal to Pre-k to second grade.
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LibraryThing member JanetB2
Cute little story about crayons that need to work together to accomplish a goal.
LibraryThing member sawalbeck
Great book for young readers. Not too long for 3 year olds. Great way to introduce coloring to create a picture that tells a story. Great for modeling working together.
LibraryThing member rekrumrie
this is about a box of talking crayons that do not get along, until one day a young girl buys them and teaches them the meaning of friendship by using each of the colors together. In the end, all of the crayons like the other crayons. This is a good book to have because it teaches kids that
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although things, like the crayons, can be different; they can still be friends and get along. I would use this book with younger children around the preschool age. Show Less
LibraryThing member cnbryant
This book could be used to teach colors or rhyme, but would probably be better used as a social lesson about getting along with those that are different from you. I think that children will enjoy this book because they can probably relate to the story.
LibraryThing member dsbge
Love how this book teaches children that we need to work together to make things happen. Team work is always a great thing to have.
LibraryThing member kwisem1
I thought this was such a cute story because of the rhyme and storyline. For example, when the little girl wants to buy them, I would have not wanted to if the crayons were all fighting. Come to find out at the end, they all ended up being friends because they all worked together. The illustrations
The main point of the story is working together. When we work together we accomplish our goals, and in the story the goal was the girls picture.
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were perfect for a Kindergarten / first grade classroom. The main point of the story is working together. When we work together we accomplish our goals, and in the story the goal was the girls picture.
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LibraryThing member jjones58
I loved this story. Although it is geared to attract a very young age of readers, the underlying message and value this book has is extremely important to make known in your classroom. Initially, all of the different colors of crayons do not like each other and do not get along. Eventually, they
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are taught to appreciate each other for their differences once the illustrator uses each one of them to color, and that each color works together to “complete the picture”. The books main idea and purpose is to teach readers that not only is it possible for everyone to work together despite how different we may look on the outside, but also that we all need each other in order to "complete the picture" metaphorically speaking. This book would be a great staple piece to any kindergarten or first grade library and should be used to introduce a lesson to students about accepting one another and their differences. Show Less
LibraryThing member natalie.loy
The Crayon Box that Talked is a story about a box of crayons that did not like each other. A little girl buys the crayon box and takes it home to color. She pours out all the crayons on her table and then she uses every single one of the crayons to color to make a beautiful picture. As she is
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drawing the picture all the crayons are talking about how they are working together to create a beautiful picture. After working together the crayons all become friends. Show Less
LibraryThing member TaylorRankins
This story is about a box of crayons. The crayons do not like one another. A little girl purchases the crayon box to color a picture. She uses all the colors to create a beautiful picture. While she doing this the colors realize they are working together. I thought this story was very cute and
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funny. A kindergarten or pre-k class would enjoy this book. I think they would enjoy the different colors and reading about them. Show Less
LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
"While walking through a toy store, the day before today, I overheard acrayon box with many things to say..." Once upon a time, Shane DeRolf wrote a poem. It was a deceptively simple poem, a charming little piece that celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity.
LibraryThing member billiemarie77
Summary
A young girl hears a box of crayons at a store talking about how they do not like each other. The girl buys the crayons and takes them home to show them that together they can make a beautiful picture.
Personal Reaction
I thought this was a great book to show children that even though they are
Creative Expression
I would have all the children color on a big sheet of paper there own beautiful picture that they can show in class.
A young girl hears a box of crayons at a store talking about how they do not like each other. The girl buys the crayons and takes them home to show them that together they can make a beautiful picture.
Personal Reaction
I thought this was a great book to show children that even though they are
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all different they all make this world beautiful.Creative Expression
I would have all the children color on a big sheet of paper there own beautiful picture that they can show in class.
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Call number
J2C.014