And My Mean Old Mother Will Be Sorry, Blackboard Bear
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
A young boy named Barnaby is upset with his mother and wishes for a new one, but learns a lesson about appreciation.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains no sexual content.
There is no violence depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The text is free of blasphemous language.
No substance abuse is present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are included.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
The book does not include LGBTQ+ themes.
No non-Christian worldviews are promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo instances of sacrificial courage are depicted.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Barnaby's relationship with his mother is explored.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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