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Children · Ages 8–10

Bilby and the Bushfire

by Joanne Crawford

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

Bilby, a small marsupial, tries to warn his friends about an approaching bushfire and help them escape to safety.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This is a children's book with no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

The threat of the bushfire creates mild peril.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

The story is free of blasphemous content.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

There are no themes of suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing20

The approaching fire can be a little scary for young children.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story is grounded in reality, with no magic.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The focus is on animal behavior and environmental awareness.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God or Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Bilby shows bravery in trying to save his friends.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a component of this story.

Love & Friendship40

Bilby's concern for his friends shows care.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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