Age rating and parents' guide:Suỵt! em bé đang ngủ
by Huỳnh Thị Kim Liên
Ages 3–6
Suỵt! em bé đang ngủ by Huỳnh Thị Kim Liên is best for children aged 3–6. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Life at home becomes very quiet when Xu and Xi's mother brings home a newborn baby. The siblings are told they must not run, shout, or laugh loudly while the baby sleeps. But keeping silent is tough when a funny book makes them burst into uncontrollable giggles! Sent outdoors to play soccer, an errant kick startles the baby awake, triggering an epic crying session that only Mom can calm. A charming, funny story capturing the realities of welcoming a new sibling.
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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