Age rating and parents' guide:The Color Monster
by Anna Llenas
Ages 6–8
The Color Monster by Anna Llenas is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A confused monster learns to identify and sort tangled emotions by separating each feeling into a different color.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Emotions & empathy
Reading mood
- Thoughtful
Good to talk about
- Emotions & empathy
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