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Children · Ages 8–10

Hands

by Dana Meachen Rau

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

A young girl named Maya finds a pair of magical hands that can do anything she imagines.

Concern Level

33/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

7/ 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 Maya's adventures with the hands.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this children's book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is whimsical and not intended to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The magical hands function like a form of magic.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote any non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Maya shows some bravery in experimenting with the hands.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the book.

Love & Friendship20

Maya uses the hands to help others, showing kindness.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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