Content levels
Trigger warnings
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
"Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. While their father is working, the girls explore their sprawling old house and the forest and fields that surround it. Soon, Satsuki and Mei discover Totoro, a magical forest spirit who takes them on fantastic adventures through the trees and the clouds--and teaches them a lesson about trusting one another"--
Is My neighbor Totoro appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 5 and up.
A gentle, magical story about two sisters exploring their new rural home and befriending a forest spirit. Their mother's illness is mentioned but handled sensitively without graphic details.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include chronic illness.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the magical adventures with Totoro and the sweet relationship between the two sisters as they explore the countryside.