How the Crayons Saved the School - by Monica Sweeney (Hardcover)

About the Book

Oh no, the school has lost all its color! In a quiet town, a wave of gray has swept over a little school. Happy kids are now bored, bored, bored. Charming halls and play grounds are now dull, dull, dull. Buzzing teachers are now tired, tired, tired. Something has to be done! On another long, gray afternoon, a student gets a surprise gift that can help save the day: a box of seven special crayons! With the charm, determination, and cleverness of these peppy crayons and their unique personalities, the students and teachers work together to make their school magnificent. The crayons use their funny antics and extraordinary determination to show them how colorful and exciting the world can be when everyone works together.

Book Synopsis

Can a Magical Box of Crayons Bring Color--and Joy--Back to School?

The school has lost its color--literally! In a once-cheerful town, a wave of gray has washed over everything. Classrooms are gloomy, playgrounds are dull, and students and teachers alike are feeling the boredom. But everything changes when one lucky student receives a surprise gift: a box of seven extraordinary crayons with big personalities and even bigger ideas.

Together, these magical, mischievous crayons lead the charge to bring color, creativity, and joy back to the school. With their unique quirks, hilarious antics, and unstoppable spirit, they show everyone that teamwork, hope, and imagination can transform even the grayest days.

How the Crayons Saved the School is a vibrant, feel-good picture book from the creators of How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow, How the Crayons Saved the Unicorn, and How the Crayons Saved Christmas. Perfect for kids ages 4-8, this heartwarming story celebrates the power of working together and reminds young readers that when we unite, we can do anything.

• Great for fans of colorful adventures
• A fun classroom read-aloud or gift for teachers
• Inspires teamwork, positivity, and creativity

Bring home this bestselling crayon adventure today--and help the crayons save the school!

Review Quotes

Praise for How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow

"Fantastic read-aloud opportunities. . . . Ripe for entertainment or for deeper discussion. What's not to like?" --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Monica Sweeney works in the publishing industry, and she is the author of several adult and children's books. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

Wendy Leach is an illustrator from Kansas City. When she's not busy doodling, she can be found exploring Kansas City and inflicting her culinary creations on her unsuspecting family.