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THE CRAYONS GO BACK TO SCHOOL

Drew Daywalt

The crayons go back to school and can't wait for art class. (Ages 4 to 8)

Ages 4+Source checked

Why this age? The content is gentle, humorous, and highly appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary children. There are no complex themes or mature content. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age4+

Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Features branded crayons, which is inherent to the series premise.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Returning to school may involve manageable worries, but facing fear bravely appears supportive rather than central.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative, focusing on the personalities and perspectives of art supplies.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The book features a diverse range of colors, which serves as a metaphor for inclusivity.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages school readiness and creative thinking.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

A friendly, cooperative tone supports encouragement and inclusion, though kindness is not necessarily the book's sole focus.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages enjoying school, trying new experiences, expressing creativity, and appreciating each person's contribution.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display enthusiasm for contributing to school work.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in THE CRAYONS GO BACK TO SCHOOL would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE CRAYONS GO BACK TO SCHOOL, and what caused that change?
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