Come and play, Hippo
by Mike Thaler
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
This is a simple picture book about a hippo who wants to play, featuring repetitive text and bright illustrations.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted in the book.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is featured.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book is not scary or horror-themed.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The book is a simple story about a hippo.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe hippo shows persistence in wanting to play.
No true Christian faith elements are present.
The hippo desires interaction with others.
No grace, mercy, or repentance are central themes.
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