Age rating and parents' guide:Á rác!
by Nguyễn Trần Thiên Lộc
Ages 3–6
Á rác! by Nguyễn Trần Thiên Lộc is best for children aged 3–6. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
All little crab wants is to sit back and watch the sunrise, but piles of rubbish keep getting in the way! Determined to tidy up his shoreline, he scoops, sweeps, and hauls trash all day long so he can relax for sunset. With expressive illustrations and playful rhyming verse, this humorous tale gently highlights the impact of ocean pollution through the eyes of seashore creatures.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
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At a glance
- Picture book
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