Age rating and parents' guide:Alichokisema dada yake Vusi
by Nina Orange
Ages 4–8
Alichokisema dada yake Vusi by Nina Orange is best for children aged 4–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
When Vusi's grandmother asks him to carry an egg to his parents for his sister's wedding cake, an unfortunate encounter with two boys with a slingshot breaks it. Each time someone accidentally ruins what Vusi is carrying, they give him a replacement—a walking stick, some thatch, and even a cow. Invites children to share how they might feel or act in the same situation.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- In Swahili
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