Age rating and parents' guide:Lục bình giỏi giang
by Trần Lê Sơn Ý
Ages 4–7
Lục bình giỏi giang by Trần Lê Sơn Ý is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Along the waterways of southern Vietnam, little Út Nếp knows water hyacinths well. She knows their purple blossoms, how they tangle in boat motors, and how delicious they taste cooked into family meals. But when she watches her mother harvest, dry, and weave the stems, she discovers a whole new world of craft and creativity made from the river's gifts.
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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