A boy wants a dinosaur
by Hiawyn Oram
Age rating: Ages 8–9 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A lonely boy named Barnaby desperately wants a dinosaur. He tries various methods to acquire one, leading to humorous and unexpected outcomes.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAbsence of sexual content is noted.
No violence is depicted in this story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is found.
Substance use is not a theme.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or magical elements are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview presented is neutral and child-focused.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby shows persistence in his desire.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Barnaby's strong desire for a dinosaur is shown.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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