Age rating and parents' guide:Tuesday
by David Wiesner
Ages 6–8
Tuesday by David Wiesner is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
Frogs rise into the sky on lily pads one Tuesday night, silently exploring a sleeping town.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- General fiction
Reading mood
- Playful
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