Age rating and parents' guide:Uma pequena sementinha: A história de Wangari Maathai
by Nicola Rijsdijk
Ages 5–9
Uma pequena sementinha: A história de Wangari Maathai by Nicola Rijsdijk is best for children aged 5–9. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Growing up on the slopes of Mount Kenya, young Wangari loves the outdoors, working in the soil and learning all she can. Her passion for knowledge carries her from her home village across the ocean to university in the United States. Invites older readers to reflect on compassion, courage, and resilience.
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
- Non-fiction
- In Portuguese
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