First Day Jitters
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A new teacher, Mr. Grumbles, dreads his first day of school, but finds unexpected joy.
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.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
Substance abuse is not a topic in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is humorous and not scary.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview focuses on overcoming initial apprehension.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMr. Grumbles shows courage by facing his first day.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
A sense of care for students develops in Mr. Grumbles.
Mr. Grumbles experiences a change of heart and finds joy.
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