Age rating and parents' guide:Nywele
by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Ages 2–6
Nywele by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi is best for children aged 2–6. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Short, long, plaited, or shaved—hair comes in all kinds of wonderful styles! Through simple, repetitive sentences and vibrant portrait illustrations, this early reader introduces young children to the many ways people style and care for their hair. Encourages children to feel proud of who they are and value others.
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
- In Swahili
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