The Crayon Box that Talked

About this book

"While walking through a toy store, the day before today, I overheard acrayon box with many things to say..." Once upon a time, Shane DeRolfwrote a poem. It was a deceptively simple poem, a charming little piece that celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity. The folks at the AdCouncil heard it - and liked it so much that they made it the theme for their 1997 National Anti-Discrimination Campaign for Children. Following on the heels of nearly a year's worth of televised public service announcements, Random House is honored to publish the picture book, illustrated in every color in the crayon box by dazzling newcomer Michael Letzigand conveying the sublimely simple message that when we all work together, the results are much more interesting and colorful.