Age rating and parents' guide:Rumah Burung Gatotkaca
by Debby Lukito Goeyardi
Ages 4–7
Rumah Burung Gatotkaca by Debby Lukito Goeyardi is best for children aged 4–7. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Young Gatotkaca wants to use his special powers to build a fantastic shelter for his bird friends. However, his father asks him to clean up his messy bedroom first. While gathering materials like bamboo, corn, and coconuts with super speed and strength, Gatotkaca realizes he is missing a long piece of rope. As he searches his messy room from top to bottom, he discovers that helping around the house and pursuing his fun building project can go hand in hand.
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
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