Age rating and parents' guide:Tom, o vendedor de bananas
by Humphreys Odunga
Ages 4–8
Tom, o vendedor de bananas 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. Helps readers explore feelings and approach everyday challenges with empathy.
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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