Age rating and parents' guide:Tom muuza ndizi
by Humphreys Odunga
Ages 4–8
Tom muuza ndizi 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. Invites children to share how they might feel or act in the same situation.
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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