Big and Hairy
by Brian Daly
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A young boy named Billy encounters a large, hairy creature and must learn to overcome his fear and understand the creature.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Mild peril exists when Billy encounters the creature.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
Substance abuse is not depicted.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The creature may be frightening to very young readers.
No occult or magical elements are present.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the narrative.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows bravery in facing his fear of the creature.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
A developing friendship and understanding between Billy and the creature is shown.
Themes of grace and repentance are not prominent.
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