Age rating and parents' guide:Cricket for the Crocodile

by Ruskin Bond

Ages 6–11

Cricket for the Crocodile by Ruskin Bond is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.

A boy’s quiet riverside outing becomes a comic encounter with a crocodile and the surprises of the natural world.

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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 21 September 2026.

At a glance

Early chapter book
Easy to get into from the first page
Plenty of illustrations
Emotionally light
A good pick for reluctant readers
Indian author, setting or story

Great for kids who like

Humor & Comedy
Animals
Sports

Reading mood

Funny

Good to talk about

Creativity & writing
Sports

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Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Cricket for the Crocodile for?

Cricket for the Crocodile suits children aged 6–11. It is an early chapter book: easy to get into from the first page, plenty of illustrations.

Q: Is Cricket for the Crocodile appropriate for a 6 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.

Q: What should my child read after Cricket for the Crocodile?

Try Malgudi Adventures: Classic Tales for Children, The 13-Storey Treehouse and Geronimo Stilton (series). They share the same kind of story and suit the same ages.

Age rating and parents' guideCricket for the Crocodile

by Ruskin Bond

Ages 6–11

Cricket for the Crocodile by Ruskin Bond is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.

A boy’s quiet riverside outing becomes a comic encounter with a crocodile and the surprises of the natural world.

Books like Cricket for the Crocodile

Similar stories for the same ages, none more intense than this one should be for its youngest readers.

Ages 9–13

Malgudi Adventures: Classic Tales for Children

by R. K. Narayan

Classic children's adventures in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi, full of humor, animals and local color.

Know more Get book

Ages 9–11

The 13-Storey Treehouse

by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton

Andy and Terry live in an ever-growing treehouse filled with absurd rooms, inventions, animals, and chaotic storytelling deadlines.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–11

Geronimo Stilton (series)

by Geronimo Stilton (created by Elisabetta Dami)

Mouse journalist Geronimo Stilton reluctantly travels into dangerous mysteries and comic adventures while trying to meet publishing deadlines.

Know more Get book

Ages 9–11

The World's Worst Children

by David Walliams

Ten cautionary tales introduce spectacularly misbehaving children whose selfish, disgusting, or cruel habits lead to comic consequences.

Know more Get book

Ages 9–11

Big Nate

by Lincoln Peirce

Middle-schooler Nate Wright pursues greatness through school schemes, sports, friendships, and frequent clashes with teachers.

Know more Get book

Ages 8–12

Malgudi Schooldays: The Adventures of Swami and His Friends

by R. K. Narayan

Swami's school adventures, friendships and mischief open a window onto everyday South Indian life.

Know more Get book

Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Cricket for the Crocodile for?

Cricket for the Crocodile suits children aged 6–11. It is an early chapter book: easy to get into from the first page, plenty of illustrations.

Q: Is Cricket for the Crocodile appropriate for a 6 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.

Q: What should my child read after Cricket for the Crocodile?

Try Malgudi Adventures: Classic Tales for Children, The 13-Storey Treehouse and Geronimo Stilton (series). They share the same kind of story and suit the same ages.