Age rating and parents' guide:Niños de cera
by Southern African Folktale
Ages 5–9
Niños de cera by Southern African Folktale is best for children aged 5–9. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
In a peaceful family, the children live by a strict rule: because they are made of wax, they can only work by night and must never go near fire or hot sunshine. Yet one curious boy yearns to see daylight. When his longing pulls him outside into the blazing sun, disaster strikes—prompting his loving brothers to craft an imaginative, transformative solution. A poignant traditional Southern African tale exploring desire, loss, and familial love.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
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