Age rating and parents' guide:Tina and the Stars
by Deogratias Simba
Ages 4–7
Tina and the Stars by Deogratias Simba is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Tina loves looking up at the night sky and dreams of plucking sparkling stars to share with her family and friends. When an angel visits in her dream and gives her wings, Tina flies up to the gates of heaven alongside a friendly pigeon. A playful way to build curiosity about patterns and numbers.
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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