Age rating and parents' guide:Ish
by Peter H. Reynolds
Ages 6–8
Ish by Peter H. Reynolds is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Ramon stops drawing after criticism until his sister helps him appreciate art that is “ish” rather than perfect.
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
- Animals
- Art & drawing
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Family
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