Popsugar Family Books Books Kids Should Read Before Age 12 Here Are the 50 Books Your Child Should Read Before They Turn 12 August 31, 2017 by Common Sense Media View On One Page Photo 6 of 50 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 6 Harold and the Purple Crayon Age 3+ The imagination reigns in the timeless classic about a drawing boy. Previous Next Start Slideshow BooksBook RoundupYA BooksKid Books And Music