Age rating and parents' guide:The Snail's Wonderful Journey
by Aruna Keerthi Gamage
Ages 4–7
The Snail's Wonderful Journey by Aruna Keerthi Gamage is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Cheta the Snail dreams of seeing the world at high speed by riding the big red highway bus. After missing the bus and waiting through the night, Cheta finally boards and discovers the thrilling, breathtaking view from the window alongside a friendly gecko companion.
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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