Age rating and parents' guide:Paluni ya Ledile e Hubedu
by Doreen Maunatlala
Ages 4–7
Paluni ya Ledile e Hubedu by Doreen Maunatlala is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
When Ledile's favorite red balloon floats away and gets stuck across the river, she is determined to fetch it back. Unable to swim, she tries a tree branch, asks a tall man, and carefully wades into the rising water until fear makes her turn back. Just as hope seems lost, a tiny fish and a giant swimming friend come to her rescue.
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
- Picture book
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