Age rating and parents' guide:Pepuyu, the Walking Fish
by utari ninghadiyati
Ages 5–8
Pepuyu, the Walking Fish by utari ninghadiyati is best for children aged 5–8. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
Meet Pepuyu, an extraordinary climbing perch with a remarkable talent: walking on land! From snacking on farm pests to dodging hungry birds and fishing lines, Pepuyu navigates life in rice paddies and ponds. A lovely starting point for noticing and appreciating nature together.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Non-fiction
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