Age rating and parents' guide:Tingi und die Kühe
by Ingrid Schechter
Ages 6–10
Tingi und die Kühe by Ingrid Schechter is best for children aged 6–10. It has mild violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
Tingi lives with his grandmother, helping her tend to their cows. When armed soldiers arrive and confiscate their livestock, Tingi and his grandmother must flee into the surrounding bush. Staying hidden until nightfall, they face immediate peril when soldiers search the area, forcing Tingi to hide beneath a pile of leaves and remain utterly silent through a dangerous close encounter.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- A good pick for reluctant readers
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