Age rating and parents' guide:What are you doing?
by Nina Orange
Ages 2–5
What are you doing? by Nina Orange is best for children aged 2–5. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
What are you doing right now? Through joyful actions like singing, waving, clapping, stretching, and listening, a lively group of children demonstrates everyday verbs. Keeps curiosity alive and invites readers to imagine what comes next.
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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