Age rating and parents' guide:Goat, Dog, and Cow
by Fabian Wakholi
Ages 4–8
Goat, Dog, and Cow by Fabian Wakholi is best for children aged 4–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Goat, Dog, and Cow take a trip together in a taxi. When they reach their stop, each animal handles paying the driver quite differently. Animal-loving readers can enjoy the story while exploring care and kindness.
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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