Age rating and parents' guide:Mamba mwenye njaa
by Christian G.
Ages 2–6
Mamba mwenye njaa by Christian G. is best for children aged 2–6. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A very hungry crocodile sneaks slowly and quietly through the water in search of something to eat. When the perfect moment arrives, he leaps into action with a giant strike, ending up completely satisfied—at least until his appetite returns!
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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