Age rating and parents' guide:Mbuzi, Mbwa na Ng'ombe
by Fabian Wakholi
Ages 4–8
Mbuzi, Mbwa na Ng'ombe by Fabian Wakholi is best for children aged 4–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Goat, Dog, and Cow take a trip together in a taxi. When they reach their stop, each animal handles paying the driver quite differently. A charming way to spark conversations about animals and empathy.
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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