Age rating and parents' guide:The Day the Crayons Quit
by Drew Daywalt
Ages 6–8
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Overworked crayons write Duncan letters describing their complaints, demands, and reasons for abandoning the crayon box.
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
- Art & drawing
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Creativity & writing
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