Hobby
by Jane Yolen
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young girl named Hobby finds a lost baby bird and cares for it, learning about responsibility and nature.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted in Hobby's story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHobby shows courage in caring for the injured bird.
Christian faith elements are not present in the story.
Hobby shows love by caring for the vulnerable bird.
The story implies kindness and care for nature.
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