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Children · Ages 8–10

If We Had a Sailboat

by Jonathan Emmett

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A young boy named Leo imagines sailing away on an adventure, but learns about the importance of home and family.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in this story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this story.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is gentle and reassuring, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in this story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on childhood imagination and family relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific portrayal of God or Christians is present in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Leo's imagination is a form of courage in exploring possibilities.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in this story.

Love & Friendship50

The love for family and the comfort of home are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of contentment and appreciating what one has are present.

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