Age rating and parents' guide:Harold and the Purple Crayon
by Crockett Johnson
Ages 6–8
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Harold draws a moonlit world with his purple crayon, creating adventures and finding his way safely home.
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
- Action & Adventure
- Art & drawing
Reading mood
- Adventurous
Good to talk about
- Family
- Action & Adventure
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