Age rating and parents' guide:Night and Day
by Othong Khaminsou
Ages 3–6
Night and Day by Othong Khaminsou is best for children aged 3–6. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
As dawn approaches, Moon bids farewell to Sun and wakes Cow from slumber. Sun lights up the green meadows so Cow can graze and enjoy the scenery all day long. When evening arrives, Sun dips below the mountains to sleep, and Moon returns to watch over Cow as bedtime begins. A soothing, repetitive story about daily routines and celestial cycles, ideal for early readers and calming bedtime reading.
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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