How the whale got his throat
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1897
This short story explains how the whale got his throat, attributing it to a fisherman named Taffy and a man named the 'Best Beloved'.
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 children's story.
No violence is depicted in this children's story.
No profanity is present in this children's story.
No blasphemy is present in this children's story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
No scary elements are present in this children's story.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this children's story.
The worldview is secular, focusing on whimsical explanations.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMinimal courage is displayed by the characters in this tale.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
The story focuses on a humorous encounter, not love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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