Bartholomew and the oobleck
by Dr. Seuss
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1949
King Bartholomew's wish for more 'oobleck' causes chaos when the sticky substance covers his kingdom.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
There is no violence depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the text.
The book is free of blasphemous language.
No substance use is featured.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is humorous and not at all scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
This book does not include LGBTQ+ themes.
A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo specific instances of courage are highlighted.
No Christian faith elements are present.
The king's desire for his people's happiness is a form of love.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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