
Crayola options from 1903 to 2010. (Courtesy of Stephen Von Worley)
With these technological advances in color identification now enabling us to break down the spectrum of possible colors down to such discrete variations, I think it's time the children's book community caught up and utilized Crayola's full compliment of colors. So look for new editions of your favorite childhood classics to be released in the near future. Now you and your children will be able to fully enjoy revitalized classics such as:
Harold and the Jazzberry Jam Crayon (Crockett Johnson)
Alien Armpit Eggs and Ham (Dr. Seuss)
Go Away Big Mountain Meadow Monster! (Ed Emberley)
Lilly's Cyber Grape Plastic Purse (Kevin Henkes)
Little Cornflower and Little Laser Lemon (Leo Lionni)
Cosmic Cobalt Berries for Sal (Robert McKloskey)
The Bittersweet Shimmer Balloon (A. LaMorisse)
By taking advantage of our technicolor age, your reading experience is no longer confined to the clumsy brushstrokes of an antiquated rainbow... finally, you can enjoy the surreal beauty of the full color spectrum and all its bizarre glory!
Now where did I put my copy of Fuzzy Gargoyle Gas Ducklings?