Age rating and parents' guide:Tallulah's Tutu
by Marilyn Singer
Ages 6–8
Tallulah's Tutu by Marilyn Singer is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Tallulah attends her first ballet class and learns that earning a tutu requires patience, practice, and careful listening.
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
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Tallulah series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Music & dance
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Emotions & empathy
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