77. Kureyon no kurokun [Kuro-kun, the crayon]

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Author
Written and illustrated by Nakaya Miwa
Publisher
DOSHINSHA PUBLISHING
Year
2001
NDL call number
Y17-N02-154
Commentary
When Kuro-kun has trouble being accepted by the other colorful crayons, his mechanical pencil older brother makes a suggestion. The interactions between the crayons represent the world of children and help them come to recognize the importance of accepting each other's individuality.