
Age rating and parents' guide:School clothes
by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Ages 2–6
School clothes 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.
Getting ready for school isn't simple when nothing seems to fit quite right! A young girl tries on her school uniform pieces one by one, discovering that her dress is too long, her sweater is huge, and her hat is comically tiny. A relatable read that encourages conversations about school and growing up.
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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