Kari Layton

Crabby Crayon: Amazon Best Seller Book!

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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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Crabby Crayon and
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Crabby Crayon and the Too Blue Day
When Crabby colors everything blue, things lose their unique identity. Through teamwork and friendship, Crabby's friends help bring color back into the world.

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Crabby Crayon and the Truth About Blue
Crabby grapples with the question "What is blue?" With the help of friend Green, Crabby understands that blue comes in many shades and learns to embrace different ideas.

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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.