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Aldo Applesauce cover
Children · Ages 8–12

Aldo Applesauce

by Johanna Hurwitz

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1979

Aldo, a young boy, deals with his parents' divorce and finds comfort in his grandmother's cooking.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Aldo shows resilience in coping with change.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship15

Family love and grandmother's care are key.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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