
Age rating and parents' guide:Fascinating Folktales of Punjab (Punjabi-English Bilingual)
by Gurmeet Kaur
Ages 3–8
Fascinating Folktales of Punjab (Punjabi-English Bilingual) by Gurmeet Kaur is best for children aged 3–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Small rating sample; especially useful for Punjabi-English homes.
Bilingual board-book folktales that introduce Punjabi words, family storytelling and regional characters.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Small rating sample; especially useful for Punjabi-English homes.
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- In Punjabi
- 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
- Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
- Indian stories
- Art & drawing
Reading mood
- Imaginative
Good to talk about
- Family
- Creativity & writing
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