Age rating and parents' guide:A Very Green Day
by Phạm Thu Thùy
Ages 4–7
A Very Green Day by Phạm Thu Thùy is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
Greeny has plenty of energy and definitely does not want to take an afternoon nap. Deciding that trees never have to sleep, she transforms her imagination and runs outdoors to live like a leafy plant. A playful spark for creativity and storytelling beyond the page.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- 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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