Age rating and parents' guide:Amma, Tell Me About Durga Puja!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
Ages 5–9
Amma, Tell Me About Durga Puja! by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani is best for children aged 5–9. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Festival traditions plus a simplified demon-slaying myth.
A rhyming introduction to Durga Puja, including pandals, music, community celebration and the Mahishasura story.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Festival traditions plus a simplified demon-slaying myth.
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Amma, Tell Me series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Indian stories
- Music & dance
Reading mood
- Warm & heartfelt
- Lyrical
Good to talk about
- Festivals & culture
- Language & wordplay
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