Independent Reading Level (Grades K-2)
Randolph Caldecott Medal

Leo says: "It reminds me of Harold and the Purple Crayon."
What did you like about it? "It was beautiful."
Anything else: "She freed the bird at the end. I knew she was going to because that was nice."

I think: this is a gorgeous, word-less picture book. I was worried that my 4.5 year old wasn't going to understand a book without words, but she actually really understood what was happening. There was a lot of oohing and aahing over the pictures, and especially the forms of transportation and castles and not all of it on the part of the preschooler. ( )

How have I never read this book before? A moving, adventurous story of a girl and a red crayon through a mgical kingdom towards friendship. Can be used in so many ways throughout the library and classroom: context clues, writing captions, drawing one's one adventure with a single crayon, makig inferences, etc... :)

This wordless book tells such an incredible story with beautiful pictures that evoke excitement, fear, joy, and courage. The main character is someone I can relate to and I want to see her succeed. Excellent book! ( )

A beautiful wordless journey from one girl's bedroom to a magical kingdom. Using illustrations along the book tells of a girl who uses her red crayon to go on a life changing adventure. ( )