Red: A Crayon's Story [Hardcover]

A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as red suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by theNew York Times–bestselling creator ofMy Heart Is Like a Zoo. This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self can be read on multiple levels, and it offers something for everyone.

Funny, insightful, and colorful,Red: A Crayon's Story is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way.Redwill appeal to fans of Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, andThe Day the Crayons Quit, and makes a great gift for readers of any age!

Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries!

Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue!

This is a story about a crayon I know.

I wrote it for you.

[A] fresh approach to colors and feelings. . . . Readers will share all the emotional elements of the talehumor, despair, sadness, frustration, and finally, excitement. -Booklist (starred review)

“This story of mistaken identity has a simple yet profound premise that makes it feel fresh.” -USA Today

[A] smart, insightful coming-of-age story for [the] youngest readers. -Shelf Awareness

“Funny and clever, with a wonderful message about embracing who we are.” -Huffington Post

“Funny and poignant . . . Hall’s latest picture book is all about staying lS�