
First Snow of Winter
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young boy named Pip finds a lost dog during a snowstorm and tries to find its owner.
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 story.
No violence occurs in Pip's search for the dog.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
The snowstorm creates a slightly scary atmosphere for Pip.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows courage in the snow to help the dog.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Pip shows love for the lost dog by caring for it.
Kindness to animals is a gentle virtue shown.
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