Age rating and parents' guide:Bảo tàng của Nữ hoàng Cánh Cụt
by Đỗ Thái Thanh
Ages 5–8
Bảo tàng của Nữ hoàng Cánh Cụt by Đỗ Thái Thanh is best for children aged 5–8. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
In an icy kingdom, a demanding Penguin Queen insists her hardworking subjects unearth rare treasures from the deep ice. When an excavated fairy tale book sparks grand ambitions, the penguins build her an ever-expanding, extravagant castle.
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
- A good pick for reluctant readers
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