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Children · Ages 8–11

Crocodile Tears

by Sally Grindley

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1997

A young girl named Lily struggles with her emotions and learns to cope with sadness and anger after her parents' separation.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Lily experiences sadness, but not self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book focuses on emotional processing, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians are featured in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Lily shows some courage in facing her feelings.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in this book.

Love & Friendship40

Family love is a background element in Lily's life.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Learning to manage emotions is a form of growth.

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