National Crayon Month

There’s nothing quite like opening a box of crayons for the first time. That waxy aroma. The peculiar but somehow very accurate name for each crayon. (Great if you’re color deficient like me. Most crayons all look the same, so the names are super helpful!) Choosing the right shade. If you didn’t know, Crayola has over 30 different colors of blue! Trying to color in the lines. Peeling off the paper when they wear down, and if you have a box of 64 crayons, using the handy built-in sharpener!

Here are 24 books about crayons for readers of all ages to enjoy. Whether it’s about the history of crayons or sentient crayons that can be remarkably disagreeable, there are some gems here for everyone to crack open, like a fresh 24-count box.