Age rating and parents' guide:Tururu the Flying Bus
by Deogratias Simba
Ages 4–7
Tururu the Flying Bus by Deogratias Simba is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
Tururu the school bus is frustrated by traffic jams that make children late for class every morning. Dreaming of soaring through the clouds with wings like an airplane, Tururu imagines soaring over the city traffic—until a sudden midair wobble shows that simple, practical planning might be the best route after all. Makes everyday school experiences a starting point for thoughtful chats.
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
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