Age rating and parents' guide:Baiskeli ya Chaku
by Upendo Maria
Ages 4–7
Baiskeli ya Chaku by Upendo Maria is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
After seeing his friend Lila ride a tricycle, Chaku decides to build one for himself out of gathered wood. With tools borrowed from his uncle, he constructs his own cycle, but it needs a little extra help to become strong and sturdy. Together, Chaku and Lila work side by side to finish the wonderful handmade bike.
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
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