Is it correct to drop the repeating noun (except for the last one) in a list?

I can’t find the grammar rule about dropping a repeated noun in a list. I’m not sure what it’s called and Search results weren’t relevant. I’d like to try this construction myself if it’s grammatically correct because I love how efficient it is.

For e.g.:

Give them the blue, red, and green crayons.

versus

Give them the blue crayon, red crayon, and green crayon.

Additional question: What’s the best grammar book for someone who wants to dive deep into this topic? (I am an ESL person, but learned English as a teenager. I love English grammar!)