Age rating and parents' guide:Gefühle
by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Ages 3–7
Gefühle by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi is best for children aged 3–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A young girl reflects on the wide range of emotions her heart experiences every day. 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
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