Elizabeth a Folley

The Crayons Elizabeth a Folley

The Crayons: True to Color is an engaging picture book that celebrates individual identity and invites children to protect what makes them unique. The story emphasizes the wonderful things that are possible when people who are different learn to work together. Playful mixed media illustrations help the crayons almost roll off the page. The book is best suited to children aged 3-10. In the story, a second grade girl receives a box with crayons of every color. Right away, a red crayon begins sharing what it is like to be red. However, when he mentions things that only red crayons can do, the box and the other crayons become uncomfortable and try to hush him up. The red crayon joins up with the blue crayon for a journey of discovery, whereby the crayons learn how to be themselves and allow others to be true to who they are.