The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
New York Times Bestseller! 5 Starred Reviews!
"Will have listeners in stitches." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Purely absurd, sidesplitting humor." —Booklist (starred review)
"Demands bombastic, full-volume performances." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Perfect for a guffawing share with younger sibs or buddy read." —BCCB (starred review)
"The sort of story that makes children love to read." —School Library Journal (starred review)
From acclaimed, bestselling creators Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, and Adam Rex, author-illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors.
"I couldn’t stop laughing while reading this aloud to a group of kids," commented the founder of Bookopolis.com, Kari Ness Riedel.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book features characters that are described as 'warriors' who engage in battles against each other, which implies a level of fighting. However, this is presented in a humorous and exaggerated manner typical of children's literature. No scary content is present in the book. The story is humorous and lighthearted, focusing on the playful battles between the characters.
Does The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors have violence?
The book features characters that are described as 'warriors' who engage in battles against each other, which implies a level of fighting. However, this is presented in a humorous and exaggerated manner typical of children's literature.
Does The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The story is humorous and lighthearted, focusing on the playful battles between the characters.
Does The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on the fictional origin story of the game Rock, Paper, Scissors without any mention of religious practices or beliefs.
Does The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The narrative centers on the game Rock, Paper, Scissors without addressing race as a central theme.
Does The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The narrative is aimed at children and does not include any obscene or vulgar language.
Does The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the book. The story focuses on the fictional backstory of Rock, Paper, Scissors without addressing environmental issues.
Does The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors have sexual identity?
There are mentions of mild sexual innuendo, such as Scissors boasting about romantic escapades and Rock expressing aspirations to be a model. This content is presented in a lighthearted manner suitable for children.
Does The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features anthropomorphized characters engaged in playful competition without a focus on gender dynamics.
Does The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book. The search results reference broader discussions about LGBTQ+ representation but do not provide specific content from the book itself.
