Age rating and parents' guide:Un hombre muy alto
by Cornelius Gulere
Ages 3–7
Un hombre muy alto by Cornelius Gulere is best for children aged 3–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Living in a world made for ordinary sizes is not easy when you are remarkably tall! His doorway is too low, his bed is too short, and his bicycle cramps his long legs. Invites children to imagine, create, and share ideas of their own.
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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