Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
#3 of 3 in Creepy Tales! Series
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A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! comes the third in this hilariously spooky series about a young rabbit and his peculiar encounters—featuring a sinister crayon! Jasper Rabbit has a he is NOT doing well in school. His spelling tests? Disasters. His math quizzes? Frightening to behold. But one day, he finds a crayon lying in the gutter. Purple. Pointy. Perfect. Somehow…it looked happy to see him. And it wants to help. At first, Jasper is excited. Everything is going great. His spelling is fantastic. His math is stupendous. And best of all, he doesn’t have to do ANY work! But then the crayon starts acting weird. It’s everywhere, and it wants to do everything. And Jasper must find a way to get rid of it before it takes over his life. The only problem? The creepy crayon will not leave.
Discussion points
How do you think Jasper felt when he first found the crayon, and how did his feelings change throughout the story?
What would you do if you found a crayon like Jasper's?
Why is it important to think for ourselves instead of always following what others or objects tell us to do?
Can you think of a time when you worked hard to solve a problem like Jasper? What did you do?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination by asking them what they would draw with a magical crayon. Discuss the importance of independent thinking and making choices that feel right. After reading, use the book as a starting point to talk about personal experiences related to the story’s themes, enhancing connection and understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of making independent decisions
Explanation: In 'Creepy Crayon!', the protagonist learns to rely on their own judgment rather than being swayed by the persuasive crayon.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by trusting their instincts and making choices that align with their values, despite external influences.
Example Lesson: Understanding the consequences of actions
Explanation: The story illustrates how the character's actions led to unintended consequences when following the crayon's advice.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to think critically about potential outcomes before acting, fostering responsible decision-making.
Example Lesson: Value of honesty
Explanation: As the tale unfolds, the protagonist realizes the importance of being truthful rather than using deceit to gain advantages, as suggested by the crayon.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of honesty in building trust and maintaining authentic relationships.
Example Lesson: Resilience in facing challenges
Explanation: The character shows resilience by overcoming the tricky situations caused by the crayon's influence.
Real-World Application: This encourages kids to persevere through difficulties, using their resourcefulness and inner strength.