Age rating and parents' guide:Khalai parle aux plantes
by Ursula Nafula
Ages 4–7
Khalai parle aux plantes by Ursula Nafula is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Seven-year-old Khalai loves the natural world around her. Every day on her way to and from school, she speaks encouraging words to the plants she meets—asking the grass to stay green, the wild flowers to keep blooming, the school tree to offer shade, and the garden hedge to keep everyone safe. Sparks curiosity about nature and caring for the world around us.
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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