Age rating and parents' guide:I Love to Tell the Truth (Punjabi Book for Kids - Gurmukhi)
by Shelley Admont
Ages 3–8
I Love to Tell the Truth (Punjabi Book for Kids - Gurmukhi) by Shelley Admont is best for children aged 3–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Punjabi-language exposure book; cultural specificity is lighter than the folklore titles.
A simple Punjabi/Gurmukhi bilingual read-aloud that supports language exposure and a conversation about honesty.
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: Punjabi-language exposure book; cultural specificity is lighter than the folklore titles.
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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
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Language & wordplay
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