Desmond and the Very Mean Word
by A. G. Ford
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
Desmond faces bullying and learns to respond with kindness and understanding when a classmate uses a mean word.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis is a picture book with no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in Desmond's interactions.
Profanity is absent from this children's book.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this story.
Suicide or self-harm is not present in this book.
The book does not feature themes of suicide or self-harm.
This is a gentle story, not a scary one.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this picture book.
The story promotes positive social values, not a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDesmond shows quiet courage in facing unkindness.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Desmond learns to respond with love and empathy.
The book strongly emphasizes grace and understanding.
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