The Cracked Crayon

What if one little crack made you wonder if you still belonged? Cray has always had a place in the brightest, happiest box of crayons-right between Ocean Blue and Ruby Red. Cray knows exactly where he belongs and what makes his deep purple color special. Until one curious roll takes him too close to the edge. After a fall leaves Cray cracked, everything feels different. Surrounded by crayons that seem smooth, bright, and whole, Cray begins to wonder if there is still a place for a crayon like him. But sometimes being changed doesn't mean you're finished. The Cracked Crayon is a heartwarming picture book about belonging, courage, grace, and discovering that our broken places don't erase the beautiful gifts we were created to share. Through Cray's journey, children will learn that everyone has value, everyone belongs, and being different doesn't make someone less important. Perfect for families, classrooms, counselors, and anyone looking to encourage kindness, resilience, self-worth, and hope, The Cracked Crayon offers a gentle reminder for children-and the grown-ups reading beside them-that you don't have to be perfect to have a purpose. Because cracked or whole, you still have a place in the picture.