Age rating and parents' guide:Umang's New House
by Elly Lingga
Ages 3–6
Umang's New House by Elly Lingga is best for children aged 3–6. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Umang the hermit crab has grown too big for his current shell and must search for a comfortable new home. He explores the sandy shore and beneath the ocean waves, testing out all sorts of odd human litter—from plastic cups and broken bottles to bottle caps and cans—before finally discovering the perfect natural seashell. Bright, patterned illustrations accompany this gentle story of trial, error, and marine life.
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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