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Duncan faces a fresh brigade of crayons—Maroon, Turquoise, Pea Green, and others—each with a misadventure that left them separated from their box. As he calmly listens to their anecdotes—being shredded, stuck to socks, or fleeing peas—he helps bring them home, showing that even the most colorful friends can find their way back to where they belong.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Drew Daywalt
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