How to Be a Happy Hippo
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A humorous guide offering advice and tips for young readers on how to achieve happiness, presented from a hippo's 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 book.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is generally positive and focused on personal well-being.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceReaders are encouraged to be brave in pursuing happiness.
No Christian faith elements are present in the book.
The book promotes self-acceptance and positive self-regard.
Themes of finding joy and contentment are explored.
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