Ming Lo Moves the Mountain
by Arnold Lobel
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young boy named Ming Lo wants to move his house away from a mountain that blocks the sun. He consults wise men and tries various methods to achieve his goal.
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 Ming Lo's quest.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the story.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary for young readers.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMing Lo shows persistence in his efforts to move his house.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Ming Lo's desire to improve his home shows a form of care.
The wise men offer advice, guiding Ming Lo toward a solution.
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