How the whale became
by Ted Hughes
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
This poetic narrative recounts the mythical creation of the whale, explaining its immense size and its place in the ocean.
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 narrative.
No profanity is used in the poetic text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The creation story presents a non-specific, mythic worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe act of creation can be seen as a powerful force.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
There is a sense of wonder and awe in the creation.
The story explores the origins of the natural world.
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