Age rating and parents' guide:Return

by Aaron Becker

Ages 6–8

Return by Aaron Becker is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.

A girl returns through the red doorway to save her father and bring a wordless fantasy trilogy home.

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Content ratings

How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.

Violence: None
Scary moments: Mild
Romance: None
Bad language: None

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on 21 September 2026.

At a glance

Picture book
Part of the Journey Trilogy series
Easy to get into from the first page
Plenty of illustrations
Emotionally light
A good pick for reluctant readers

Great for kids who like

Fantasy & Magic
Action & Adventure
Magic & magical worlds

Reading mood

Adventurous
Imaginative

Good to talk about

Family
Fantasy & Magic

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Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Return for?

Return suits children aged 6–8. It is a picture book: easy to get into from the first page, plenty of illustrations.

Q: Is Return appropriate for a 6 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 6–8. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.

Q: Is Return part of a series?

Yes, it belongs to the Journey Trilogy series. If your child enjoys it, the other Journey Trilogy books are the easiest next step.

Q: What should my child read after Return?

Try My Father's Dragon, Magic Tree House and Phoebe and Her Unicorn. They share the same kind of story and suit the same ages.

At a glance

Picture book

Part of the Journey Trilogy series

Easy to get into from the first page

Plenty of illustrations

Emotionally light

A good pick for reluctant readers

Great for kids who like

Fantasy & Magic

Action & Adventure

Magic & magical worlds

Reading mood

Adventurous

Imaginative

Good to talk about

Family

Fantasy & Magic

Books like Return

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

Ages 6–8

My Father's Dragon

by Ruth Stiles Gannett

Elmer Elevator travels to Wild Island, using clever supplies to rescue a baby dragon held captive by wild animals.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–8

Magic Tree House

by Mary Pope Osborne

Jack and Annie travel through time in a magical tree house, solving missions while learning about history and nature.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–11

Phoebe and Her Unicorn

by Dana Simpson

Daydreaming Phoebe befriends vain unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, creating a funny partnership across school and magical adventures.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–8

Harold and the Purple Crayon

by Crockett Johnson

Harold draws a moonlit world with his purple crayon, creating adventures and finding his way safely home.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–8

Dragon Masters

by Tracey West

Drake is chosen by a magical stone to train dragons, discover their powers, and defend the kingdom with fellow Dragon Masters.

Know more Get book

Ages 6–8

Dragons Love Tacos

by Adam Rubin

Dragons love every kind of taco, but one bite of spicy salsa turns a party into fiery chaos.

Know more Get book

Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Return for?

Return suits children aged 6–8. It is a picture book: easy to get into from the first page, plenty of illustrations.

Q: Is Return appropriate for a 6 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 6–8. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.

Q: Is Return part of a series?

Yes, it belongs to the Journey Trilogy series. If your child enjoys it, the other Journey Trilogy books are the easiest next step.

Q: What should my child read after Return?

Try My Father's Dragon, Magic Tree House and Phoebe and Her Unicorn. They share the same kind of story and suit the same ages.