Hairy Maclary's bone
by Lynley Dodd
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
Hairy Maclary and his dog friends embark on a comical adventure to find a bone.
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 rhyming story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe dogs show determination in their quest.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and companionship are shown between the dogs.
The story does not focus on grace or repentance.
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