Age rating and parents' guide:Wapi paka wangu?
by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi
Ages 2–5
Wapi paka wangu? by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi is best for children aged 2–5. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A young boy searches high and low for his sneaky black cat. As he checks under the bed, on top of the cupboard, behind the couch, and beyond, the playful feline stays just one step ahead in a delightful game of hide-and-seek. A charming way to spark conversations about animals and empathy.
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
- In Swahili
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