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Kari Layton
The Creative Mind Behind Crabby Crayon
Kari Layton creates magical stories that teach the value of diverse ideas. Explore her acclaimed Crabby Crayon series and follow her blog for insights on young readers.
Meet Kari Layton
As a grandmother, and former teacher, Kari Layton loves challenging children to think critically. She is passionate about creating books that challenge young minds to consider deeper concepts such as the nature of truth, the challenges of conformity, and the importance of diverse ideas. Through characters like Crabby Crayon, Kari hopes parents will share the joy of thinking deeply with their own children using these child friendly storylines. Her goal? To empower future generations to think critically and be intellectually open—one colorful adventure at a time.

Kari Layton’s "Crabby Crayon: And the Too Blue Day!" Takes the Top Spot as an Amazon Best Seller
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Kari Layton's Times Square Feature Showcases "Crabby Crayon" Series!
Kari Layton, a passionate grandmother and former teacher, was recently featured on Times Square for her children’s books, “Crabby Crayon: And the Too Blue Day!” and the upcoming “Crabby Crayon And the Truth About Blue” Kari’s work aims to challenge young minds to think critically about deeper concepts like truth, conformity, and the value of diverse ideas. Through her character, Crabby Crayon, she hopes to inspire parents to share the joy of deep thinking with their children, empowering future generations with intellectually stimulating adventures.
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Blogs
Explore Kari’s blog full of insights, activities, character guides, and more to bring the magic of Crabby to your own colorful creations!
Journey of Colors
Explore Kari’s blog full of insights, activities, character guides, and more to bring the magic of Crabby to your own colorful creations!
Journey of Colors
Explore Kari’s blog full of insights, activities, character guides, and more to bring the magic of Crabby to your own colorful creations!
Journey of Colors
4 Gentle Strategies on How to Get a Child to Read When They Refuse
Struggling to get your child to read? Explore strategies to inspire a love of reading in reluctant kids to make it enjoyable and engaging.
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How can you use children’s books to teach life lessons? Here are five creative ideas to make the most of these stories!
Read More5 Practical Tips on How to Teach Kids About Diversity with Books
How to teach kids about diversity with books: Discover 5 practical tips for using stories to promote inclusivity and understanding in young minds.
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