Age rating and parents' guide:Folk Tales of Gujarat
by R. M. Bhatt
Ages 6–10
Folk Tales of Gujarat by R. M. Bhatt is best for children aged 6–10. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Excellent rating but very small sample; include as a regional breadth pick.
A collection of Gujarati folk narratives that introduces local landscapes, humor and traditional storytelling patterns.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Excellent rating but very small sample; include as a regional breadth pick.
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At a glance
- Early chapter book
- In Gujarati
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Humor & Comedy
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Funny
- Imaginative
Good to talk about
- Creativity & writing
- Indian heritage
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