Counting Sheep to Sleep
by Mary O'Brien
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young girl struggles with insomnia and learns to cope with her racing thoughts.
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 story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.
The worldview presented is neutral and not overtly non-Christian.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows mild courage in facing her fears.
Faith is not a central theme, but general hope is present.
Family love and support are shown.
The story offers gentle encouragement and coping strategies.
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