Age rating and parents' guide:Too Small Tola
by Atinuke
Ages 6–8
Too Small Tola by Atinuke is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Small but determined Tola faces everyday adventures with her lively family in a crowded Lagos apartment.
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
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Action & Adventure
Reading mood
- Adventurous
- Inspiring
Good to talk about
- Family
- Action & Adventure
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