Age rating and parents' guide:A Little Monkey and a Fish
by Nguon Sakal
Ages 3–6
A Little Monkey and a Fish by Nguon Sakal is best for children aged 3–6. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
While playing in the treetops near a river, an adventurous little monkey plucks leaves and leaps between branches. When one snap sends him tumbling toward a hungry fish with a giant mouth, a parent's quick reflexes save the day. Sparks curiosity about nature and caring for the world around us.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
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