Good Morning, Crayons

by Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to start their day! Perfect for both the early rises AND the late sleepers among us!

The Crayons have to get up to go to school! But while some Crayons like to wake up early, others like to laze around in bed. Some take their time getting dressed, and other rush around, forgetting something very important! A humorous small hardcover about starting your day, from everyone's favorite school supplies.

Genres: Picture Books

Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2026

About the author

Ever since his childhood in one of Ohio’s most haunted houses, writer director Drew Daywalt has been writing escapist fantasy and building worlds of his own. With a degree in Creative Writing, and a concentration in Children’s Literature from Emerson College in Boston, Daywalt set off to Hollywood where he spent years writing for Disney and Universal on such beloved shows as Timon & Pumba, Buzz Lightyear, and Woody Woodpecker, and where his animated series The Wacky World of Tex Avery garnered an Emmy nomination.

His first trip into live action landed him studio screenwriting and feature film directing work with such Hollywood luminaries as Quentin Tarrantino, Lawrence Bender, Tony Scott, Brett Ratner and Jerry Bruckheimer.

With an eye toward picture book writing, Daywalt’s first book THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, debuted on the New York Times Best Seller’s List in June 2013, and has since become a Number One Best Seller.

Reviews

[Roben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Say good morning to your crayons and learn a little bit more about their varied personalities! Some like to get up early, some don't. But if they don't, they may encounter the wrath of Robert the Rooster! I'm not sure what Robert has against blue, but it seems like all of the crayons he harasses are in the blue family. And poor Flesh - they need to remember to wear their wrapper! So why are all of the crayons up and about? To head to school, of course!

One thing to know about this book - it is small. 5-1/2" x 6" small. Board Book size but not a Board Book. Great for little hands - not so much for reading out loud at story time or sitting on the shelf in the library. Not necessarily a negative - just something to be aware of.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes I think the Crayons title have been a little over done, however I liked this one as it definitely drew exactly what children and adults are like in the morning. And there was the rooster the proverbial symbol that awakens people in the morning.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

The crayons experience mornings differently.

Readers of all ages will relate to the crayons varied feelings about mornings whether are morning people or not.

The illustrations were done in gouache, ink, colored pencil, and crayons.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Not all crayons are morning crayons as we watch the crayons wake up and start their day.

[Erika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh dear Crayons, I have feelings about mornings too... and they are not great! An awesome new installment in the Crayon series. Perfect for a back-to-school gift!