A Day With No Crayons (Ages 4-8)

* * * A Day With No Crayons
Author: Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrator: Chad Cameron
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Rising Moon (September 17, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0873589106
ISBN-13: 978-0873589109

Book description: When Liza's mother takes away her beloved crayons, her world suddenly goes gray. How does the budding artist respond? She squirts her toothpaste angrily and stomps through mud puddles. Through these acts, Liza inadvertently creates art—and eventually discovers color in the world around her.

Review: I had a really difficult time giving this one three stars. Why? Because I just know that my son will need to hear some heavy duty stressing that he must NOT color on the walls or in the bathroom with toothpaste! :) :) :) If you read my column, you know what I am talking about. Lol!

Will this book encourage your four-year old to become a graffiti artist? Not necessarily. More likely you'll have fun reading this very creative book together about a little artist who loves color and discovers the endless pallete in the world around her. Your pre-schooler will love the 'new' colors called to his attention, like fuschia and dragon green and apricot and so on. A great book sure to draw fans in the 4 - 8 age group. Might even inspire some fantastic artwork afterward as well...hopefully on paper!

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