Night Noises
by Mem Fox
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
Night Noises is a picture book about a little girl who hears strange noises at night and imagines what might be making them. She eventually discovers the source of the sounds.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The noises at night might be slightly spooky for very young children.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story presents a child's imaginative worldview.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe child shows mild courage in investigating the noises.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The child's curiosity shows a form of engagement.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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