Written by Drew DaywaltIllustrated by Oliver Jeffers

beige very light brown

wheatpebbles

grain that can be ground into flourvery small rocks

brilliantly

very brightly

whinerstubby

a complainer

short, small

Drew Daywalt – the author of the bookHe says that his favorite crayon is black, although he makes sure to use all the crayons so that they never quit.Oliver Jeffers – the illustrator of the bookHe says that his favorite color is striped.