Listen to My Trumpet
by Mo Willems
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A young elephant named Gerald wants to play his trumpet, but his friends are too busy to listen. He eventually finds a way to share his music.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in this story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening for young readers.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceGerald shows courage in pursuing his passion for music.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Gerald's desire to share his music shows a form of love.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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