Age rating and parents' guide:Punishment
by Adelheid Marie Bwire
Ages 4–8
Punishment by Adelheid Marie Bwire is best for children aged 4–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and mild language.
When Mama brings home a delicious basket of fruit, she asks the children to wait until evening to eat it. But greedy Rahim cannot wait and devours piece after piece, leaving barely anything behind. Invites children to share how they might feel or act in the same situation.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- Mild
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
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