Age rating and parents' guide:Cicada's Song
by Khomsanh Chanthalangsone
Ages 3–6
Cicada's Song by Khomsanh Chanthalangsone is best for children aged 3–6. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Little Cicada loves to sing, but she is tired of singing the exact same tune every day. Hoping to learn something new, she visits Kingfisher, Mynah, and Cricket, trying her best to copy their distinct calls. When rain showers bring out ducks and frogs with even more melodies, Cicada discovers the joy of finding and celebrating her very own voice.
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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