Age rating and parents' guide:Kisah Eceng Gondok
by Trần Lê Sơn Ý
Ages 4–7
Kisah Eceng Gondok by Trần Lê Sơn Ý is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Living by the Mekong River, Nep is accustomed to seeing water hyacinths everywhere. She knows they make fun pretend-houses and tasty dishes, but wonders why her mother is cutting and drying the stalks. When her mother weaves them into a pair of handmade slippers, Nep is inspired to imagine all the wonderful things that can be crafted from nature.
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
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