Going to the Dentist (My First Time)
by Kate Petty
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
This book guides young children through the experience of visiting the dentist, explaining the procedures and what to expect.
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 blasphemy is present in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are included.
The dentist's office might be a little intimidating for some children.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book is purely informational about dental care.
There are no portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceChildren are encouraged to be brave during dental visits.
Christian faith is not a component of this story.
The focus is on health, not interpersonal love.
The book aims to reduce anxiety about dental visits.
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