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The Crayon Box That Talked
Contributor(s): Derolf, Shane (Illustrator), Letzig, Michael (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0679886117 ISBN-13: 9780679886112
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 1997
Annotation: ""While walking through a toy store, the day before today, I overheard a crayon 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 Ad Council 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 phonored 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.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism
- Juvenile Fiction | Stories In Verse (see Also Poetry)
- Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Colors

Dewey: E

LCCN: 97019092

Age Level: 3-7

Grade Level: PreK-2

Lexile Measure: 460(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.32" H x 7.55" W x 10.33" L (0.59 lbs) 32 pages

Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: North Carolina Children's Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2000

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/10/1997 pg. 72
School Library Journal 02/01/1998 pg. 79
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1997 pg. 27 - Unacceptable In Style, Content
School Library Journal 01/22/1998

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 31559
Reading Level: 2.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
Yellow hates Red, so does Green, and no one likes Orange Can these crayons quit arguing and learn to cooperate? Shane DeRolf's deceptively simple poem celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity. In combination with Michael Letzig's vibrant illustrations, young readers will understand that when we all work together, the results are much more colorful and interesting.

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