Age rating and parents' guide:Tunafuma
by Kerri Thomsen
Ages 3–6
Tunafuma by Kerri Thomsen is best for children aged 3–6. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
When the cold air sweeps past the snowy mountain, Snake, Hen, and Horse shiver and wonder how to stay warm. Each animal tries their hand at sewing small garments, but they are still cold. 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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