Age rating and parents' guide:Gà trống muốn ngủ nướng
by Trương Mỹ Dung
Ages 3–7
Gà trống muốn ngủ nướng by Trương Mỹ Dung is best for children aged 3–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Every single morning, Rooster wakes up at the crack of dawn to crow and wake up the entire farm. Feeling exhausted, he dreams of sleeping in just once! Brings a little silliness to reading time and invites shared smiles.
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
- A good pick for reluctant readers
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