Age rating and parents' guide:Panya na Mbuzi
by Soriya Ley
Ages 4–7
Panya na Mbuzi by Soriya Ley is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Rat wants to play, but has no one to join in the fun. Remembering gentle friend Goat, Rat heads over to Goat's house, only to discover Goat is fast asleep in bed! With plenty of energy and persistence, Rat manages to wake Goat up to join in an energetic game of hopscotch outside.
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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