Age rating and parents' guide:Xanh thật là xanh
by Phạm Thu Thùy
Ages 4–7
Xanh thật là xanh by Phạm Thu Thùy is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
Little Xanh hates taking afternoon naps, so she decides to transform into a tree—because trees never have to sleep! She runs off into the sun to play among the leafy plants, hiding from her father. But soon the midday heat becomes unbearable, and when she tries to go home, she realizes she is completely lost. Her tears flow so much they cause a whimsical flood across town, but with quick thinking and a message sent on floating leaves, she hopes her dad will find her. A playful, imaginative tale celebrating father-child affection and cheeky bedtime antics.
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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