How to be a dog
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A young boy wishes he could be a dog and wakes up as one, experiencing life from a canine perspective.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The story is not scary or horror-themed.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are prominent or affirmed.
The worldview is secular, focusing on empathy and perspective.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMild courage is shown in adapting to a new life.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The boy's love for his family remains central.
Focuses on understanding and acceptance.
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