Edwina, the dinosaur who didn't know she was extinct
by Mo Willems
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
Edwina the dinosaur learns about extinction and her own mortality with the help of her friend Reginald. She grapples with the idea of not being around anymore.
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 content is included.
No substance abuse is featured in the narrative.
Edwina contemplates her own extinction and eventual absence.
The book is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are explored.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo instances of sacrificial courage are depicted.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Reginald shows love by helping Edwina understand her situation.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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