Age rating and parents' guide:A Bell for Ursli
by Selina Chönz
Ages 4–6
A Bell for Ursli by Selina Chönz is best for children aged 4–6. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: A boy goes off alone and his parents worry.
In a village in the Swiss mountains, Ursli wants the biggest bell for the spring procession, not the tiny one he has been given. So he climbs alone to his family's summer hut to fetch it. Invites children to talk about determination, and about worrying the people who love you.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: A boy goes off alone and his parents worry
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- Emotionally light
Reading mood
- Warm & heartfelt
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