A children’s book by Jamison J. Statema
Broken doesn’t mean thrown away.
A Broken Crayon follows a little crayon that falls and breaks, believing its worth is lost, until an artist sees its beauty and uses it to create something extraordinary. Inspired by the Go Fish song, it reminds kids and grown-ups alike that our scars and broken moments don’t define us.
A beautifully illustrated hardcover with discussion questions for parents and educators.
A Broken Crayon music video
We’re all a little broken
Every one of us is broken in some way. Jamie talks about four kinds of broken crayons. Which one are you?
The Tired Crayon
Coloring nonstop, trying to keep up and please everyone, and losing its joy.
The Pretending Crayon
Hides its brokenness behind a smile, acting like everything is fine.
The Hurt Crayon
Broken by things that never should have happened.
The Honest Crayon
“I’m broken, and that’s okay. It doesn’t define me!”
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A Broken Crayon
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