A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by the New York Times–bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo. This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self can be read on multiple levels, and it offers something for everyone.

Funny, insightful, and colorful, Red: A Crayon's Story is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way. Red will appeal to fans of Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, and The Day the Crayons Quit, and makes a great gift for readers of any age!

Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries!

Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue!

Being True to Yourself: Red tries to draw red strawberries and make orange colors, but he’s miserable trying to be something he’s not.
Social Emotional Learning: A gentle and funny story that opens up conversations about feelings, identity, and the courage to embrace who you really are.
Friendship and Acceptance: When everyone else tries to "fix" him, a new friend sees Red for who he truly is and helps him discover his own amazing talents.
Individuality for Kids: Perfect for any child who has ever felt different, this colorful tale shows that labels don’t define you.