Elly, the elephant
by Norma Simon
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1962
Elly the elephant feels different from her herd because she is smaller and has a different shaped trunk.
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 Elly's story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
No scary elements are in this book.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of Christians occurs.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElly shows quiet courage in facing her differences.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Elly's herd shows acceptance, a form of love.
The story promotes acceptance and understanding of differences.
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