Don't put your cart before the horse race
by Van Aarle.
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
This book uses the idiom 'don't put your cart before the horse' to explore themes of planning and consequences. It likely involves a humorous or cautionary tale.
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.
The story does not contain any violence.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous content is found in the book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No depictions of suicide or self-harm are included.
The story is lighthearted and not scary.
Occult or magical elements are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is focused on practical wisdom and common sense.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters may show courage in learning from mistakes.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The story may touch on the love of family or community.
The book teaches the importance of careful planning and patience.
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