Netty's acorn frames, or, A little girl's work
by American Sunday-School Union
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1864
Netty learns the value of hard work and resourcefulness through her efforts to create acorn frames, discovering the rewards of diligent labor.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical children's story.
Violence is absent from Netty's quiet, industrious narrative.
Profanity is not found in this 19th-century tale of diligence.
Blasphemy is absent from this story about honest work.
Substance use is not depicted in this historical children's book.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in this book.
Scary elements are absent from this wholesome story.
Occult themes are not present in this religious text.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this historical religious text.
The worldview presented is Christian, emphasizing diligence and God's blessing.
Christians are portrayed positively as diligent and faithful individuals.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNetty shows perseverance in her crafting projects.
Faith is implied through the belief that hard work is blessed.
Kindness and helpfulness are shown towards family.
The satisfaction of accomplishment and honest labor is a reward.
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