The Day The Crayons Quit, Love From The Crayons & More 4 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set:
Love from the Crayons
The Day the Crayons Quit
The Day the Crayons Came Home
The Crayons' Book of Numbers

Format: Mixed Format

Overview:
Bright, witty, and endlessly inviting, this four-book Crayons collection pulls children into a color-filled world where colors talk back, problems get solved with imagination, and counting becomes a playful adventure. From the warm, affectionate vibes of Love from the Crayons to the mischievous, epistolary humor of The Day the Crayons Quit, these titles join together four beloved stories by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. The lineup also includes The Day the Crayons Came Home, the lively sequel, and The Crayons' Book of Numbers, a board-book mini-counting guide that anchors early math in a friendly color universe. Designed for readers aged 3 to 7, the set supports both shared reading with grown-ups and independent pages for budding readers. With two hardcover picture books, one heartfelt sequel, and a sturdy board-book counting edition, this collection offers a tactile, multisensory reading experience that grows with little readers as they name colors, explore emotions, and practice numbers. A wonderful gift for family libraries, classroom activities, or bedtime rituals, it sparks conversation, imagination, and lasting love of reading.

What Makes This Collection Worth Owning:
Owning the complete Crayons quartet gives families and classrooms a cohesive reading journey from color personalities to friendly problem-solving. The mix of formats—two sturdy hardcovers, a transformative sequel, and a durable board book for early counting—means kids can revisit familiar characters in different formats and at different developmental stages. The set reinforces color recognition, emotional literacy, and early numeracy while delivering humor, warmth, and memorable characters that kids want to revisit again and again. It also simplifies gifting and group read-alouds: one purchase covers multiple narrative arcs, multiple learning angles, and a ready-made reading plan for weeks of storytime fun. Convenience, collectability, and a shared reading experience all come together in this thoughtfully curated collection.

Books Included in This Collection:
Love from the Crayons
Love from the Crayons invites little readers to celebrate friendship and kindness through a sunny, color-filled celebration of love. The hardcover edition features bright, expressive illustrations and a warm tone that resonates with toddlers and preschoolers alike. It’s perfect for parent-child snuggle time, Valentine’s Day storytelling, or a gift for someone special. The message of care and inclusion shines through as the crayons express appreciation in a playful, accessible way that beginners can grasp and discuss aloud with grown-ups.

The Day the Crayons Quit
In this humorous tale, Duncan discovers letters from his crayons venting about their color-based grievances. Each crayon speaks in its own distinct voice, revealing personality, preferences, and a gentle plea for fair coloring treatment. The epistolary format—crayon letters to their young artist—offers humorous, dialogue-driven storytelling that encourages kids to predict, discuss empathy, and imagine creative solutions. The bold illustrations by Oliver Jeffers make each color pop, turning a simple coloring box into a world of characters who feel, think, and want to be heard.

The Day the Crayons Came Home
The crayons return with postcards from misadventures and misplacements—lost behind couch cushions, broken after tumbles, or melted in a dryer. This sequel preserves the cheeky humor while deepening the emotional texture: friendship, resilience, and the idea that even broken crayons can be repaired and forgiven. Jeffers’s distinctive drawings keep every color brimming with personality, inviting kids to trace the crayons’ journeys, cheer for resolutions, and enjoy a playful twist on the original premise.

The Crayons' Book of Numbers
A board-book counting adventure that pairs numbers with familiar crayon colors, helping toddlers connect numeracy with visual recognition. Short, simple text and sturdy pages make it ideal for tiny hands and early learners. The counting cadence—one to ten or more—encourages participation, animated pointing, and verbal repetition, all while maintaining the charming Crayons universe. It’s a perfect segue from picture-book storytelling to interactive math concepts, building confidence as little readers name colors and count objects alongside their favorite crayons.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Young families seeking a cohesive, multi-format reading experience for children ages 3–7. Perfect for parents and caregivers who want to blend humor with learning, this collection also suits early readers building confidence in storytelling, color recognition, and counting. Classroom teachers can use the set for read-aloud sessions, color-focused activities, and math centers. Gift buyers will appreciate a ready-made library that covers themes of friendship, resilience, and kindness, all wrapped in a playful, visually engaging package that children will want to revisit again and again.

Key Benefits:

• Engaging, humorous stories that invite discussion and laughter
• Multi-format reading journey that grows with children
• Supports early literacy: color names, letter recognition, and counting
• Durable formats ideal for small hands and classroom use
• Perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading
• Beautiful, expressive illustrations that spark imagination

About the Author:
Drew Daywalt is the author behind the beloved Crayons series, renowned for witty, character-driven storytelling that speaks directly to young readers. Oliver Jeffers provides the distinctive, lively illustrations that have become instantly recognizable and deeply loved by families and educators. Together, Daywalt’s playful, dialogue-rich writing and Jeffers’s vibrant, expressive artwork create a modern picture-book classic that invites kids to engage, imitate, and talk back to the colorful cast on the page. Their collaboration has inspired a generation of early readers to see writing as a conversation and pictures as a language all their own.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
This four-book collection delivers a complete, joyous reading experience in a single purchase. Kids meet familiar favorites, discover new adventures, and practice counting in a way that feels natural and entertaining. The mix of hardcover and board-book formats makes it a lasting addition to any bookshelf, perfect for family libraries, classroom use, or gifts that foster a lifelong love of reading. The Crayons universe is approachable, inclusive, and endlessly engaging—an ideal anchor for early literacy and imaginative play.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.