Age rating and parents' guide:Tom il venditore di banane
by Humphreys Odunga
Ages 4–8
Tom il venditore di banane by Humphreys Odunga is best for children aged 4–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Tom heads to the market carrying a full tray of ripe bananas on his head, eager to sell his harvest. However, the market shoppers are hesitant—in their community, fruit sellers are typically women, and people question what kind of man sells fruit. Instead of giving up, Tom stays determined and continues calling out to passersby to try his sweet fruit. A gentle story about perseverance, challenging community expectations, and honest work.
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
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