Age rating and parents' guide:Ndizi za bibi
by Ursula Nafula
Ages 5–9
Ndizi za bibi by Ursula Nafula is best for children aged 5–9. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A young girl loves visiting her grandmother's garden, but there is one secret Grandma will not share: where she keeps her ripening bananas. When the girl finally discovers the magic basket hidden under a blanket in Grandma's room, the sweet temptation proves impossible to resist. After secretly snacking on the delicious fruit meant for market day, she faces a serious family conversation and learns an enduring lesson about honesty.
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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