Crayola crayons, 64 Count (52-0064)
It'll be a drab, dull, cheerless day indeed, when children don't respond to the waxy rainbow  charms of Crayons. This 64-pack is chock-full of everything from blue, red, and yellow, to Tickle Me  Pink, Mauvelous, and Bittersweet. The artistic possibilities are endless. Besides the full-color palette,  the box holds a built-in sharpener to keep the points in shape. A Try This feature suggests fun projects.  The pack also gives step-by-step instructions--and example drawings--on how to create a flipbook.--Ava Natov