The Day the Crayons Came Home

Drew Daywalt

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The Day the Crayons Came Home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Drew Daywalt

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Duncan's crayons are not just colorful—they have wild stories that will surprise you! From broken crayons lost under the couch to ones stuck in stinky socks, each crayon needs a rescue mission. What will happen when these crayons come home?

Themes

HumorFantasy & MagicColorsFriendshipFamilyImagination

Quick Assessment

This humorous and imaginative picture book tells the story of Duncan’s crayons who have been lost, broken, and misplaced, each sharing their unique adventures and asking to be reunited with their owner. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it encourages empathy and creativity through its playful narrative and vibrant illustrations. The book includes a glow-in-the-dark feature that adds an extra layer of fun without any content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9780399172755
Pages
48
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Lexile
550L

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesConceptsColorsFantasy & MagicHumorCrayonsColorPostcardsFarbstiftZeichenstiftJapanese Language MaterialsCrayons De CireRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseCouleur