Age rating and parents' guide:Katete Makes Friends with Time
by Herieth Emmanuel
Ages 4–7
Katete Makes Friends with Time by Herieth Emmanuel is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Katete is always running late for school, dawdling along the path and falling behind. Trying to rush in the morning only leads to untied shoes, dirty clothes, and a reprimand from his teacher. When Katete imagines having a chat with 'Time' itself, he learns the secret to stress-free mornings: getting prepared the night before and waking up early.
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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