I'll be your friend, Smudge!
by Miriam Moss
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
Smudge, a shy badger, learns the importance of friendship when he meets a new companion who helps him overcome his timidity.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
No violence is present in the story.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult themes are not part of the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The book focuses on friendship and overcoming shyness.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSmudge shows courage in making a new friend.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and acceptance are the central themes.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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