My mama says there aren't any zombies, ghosts, vampires, creatures, demons, monsters, fiends, goblins, or things
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1973
A young boy is reassured by his mother that the scary creatures he imagines are not real, but then encounters them.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
Mild peril is present as imagined creatures appear.
No profanity is found in the text.
Blasphemous language is absent from the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The imagined creatures can be slightly frightening for young readers.
The creatures are presented as imaginary, not occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes are included in this book.
The story focuses on a child's imagination and parental comfort.
Christian characters are not depicted in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy's bravery is not a central focus.
Faith is not a component of the narrative.
The mother's love and reassurance are evident.
Themes of grace or repentance are not present.
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