Age rating and parents' guide:Giải Cứu Chép Trắng
by Nguyễn Trần Thiên Lộc
Ages 4–7
Giải Cứu Chép Trắng by Nguyễn Trần Thiên Lộc is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
When mother carp Chép Đỏ wakes up from a nap, her little daughter Chép Trắng is nowhere to be found. Floating nearby is a clump of mysterious animal fur! Determined to rescue her child, Chép Đỏ leaps from the stream to puddles and water bowls, questioning farm animals along the way. With help from a friendly water buffalo, pig, and dog, the worried mother tracks down the culprit—only to discover an amusing surprise at the well.
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
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