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Guess Who's Coming to Santa's for Dinner? cover
Children · Ages 8–12

Guess Who's Coming to Santa's for Dinner?

by Tomie dePaola

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young boy named Michael is excited for Christmas dinner, but his parents are nervous about his grandmother bringing her new boyfriend, who is Black.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book promotes acceptance and understanding.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Michael shows courage in facing his family's potential judgment.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the story.

Love & Friendship30

The story shows love and acceptance within a family.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story encourages grace and understanding towards others.

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