The Crayons' Colour Collection by Drew Daywalt 4 Books Collection Set - Ages 0-5 - Board Book

Titles in This Set
Red Crayon
Blue Crayon
Green Crayon
Purple Crayon

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9780008541590
Publisher: HarperCollins
Age Range: Ages 0-5 (Preschool/Pre-K)

Overview
The Crayons' Colour Collection by Drew Daywalt is a joyful four-book box set of sturdy board books made for the very youngest readers. Each mini adventure follows a fan-favorite crayon character - Red, Blue, Green, and Purple - as they explore color, imagination, and everyday fun. Spun off from the beloved Crayons universe, these bite-sized stories bring bright artwork and gentle humor to storytime. Chunky board pages are built for small hands to grip and flip, making this an ideal first library for babies and toddlers just discovering books.

About the Book
Each board book in this collection introduces one crayon character and one color, giving toddlers a simple, repeatable structure they can follow again and again. Red Crayon is bold and energetic, celebrating the excitement of making a mark and diving into new ideas. Blue Crayon takes a calmer approach, encouraging little ones to slow down and think through gentle problems. Green Crayon links color to the natural world, drawing connections between leaves, grass, and the outdoors. Purple Crayon rounds out the set with a playful sense of imagination, showing how mixing colors can lead to something new. Short sentences, punchy rhythms, and expressive illustrations work together to hold a young child's attention from cover to cover. The board format means every page can survive sticky fingers and enthusiastic page-turns without tearing, so the set holds up through months of daily use. Because the stories echo the tone and characters from The Day the Crayons Quit, older siblings already familiar with that story will enjoy sharing this simplified version with the newest reader in the family. As a complete four-book set, it offers caregivers an easy way to build a color-themed shelf without hunting down each title separately.

Key Benefits

• Four complete board books in one set - no need to buy titles individually
• Durable board pages built for little hands and repeat reading
• Introduces color recognition alongside simple, engaging storytelling
• Features fan-favorite Crayon characters from the Crayons universe
• Compact size is easy to pack for strollers, car rides, and travel
• A ready-made gift for baby showers, first birthdays, or new-parent care packages

Book-by-Book Guide
Red Crayon — A bold, energetic introduction to color and self-expression through simple, rhythmic text.
Blue Crayon — A calmer, curious story that invites toddlers to slow down and notice the world around them.
Green Crayon — A nature-inspired tale linking the color green to leaves, grass, and outdoor discovery.
Purple Crayon — A playful, imaginative story about mixing colors and dreaming up something new.

About the Author
Drew Daywalt is an award-winning writer known for creating the Crayons universe, including The Day the Crayons Quit and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors. He lives in Southern California and continues to write playful, character-driven stories for young readers. This board book set is illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, an acclaimed picture book artist who studied at the University of Ulster. Jeffers brings his warm, expressive style to each crayon character, giving toddlers instantly recognizable faces to follow from book to book.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set turns color learning into a story toddlers want to hear again and again. Sturdy board pages survive daily handling, making it a smart pick for a nursery shelf or car ride, and a natural baby shower gift or stocking stuffer.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.