Pet of the Met
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1953
A young girl named Pet finds a lost kitten in the Metropolitan Opera House and tries to keep it a secret. She forms a special bond with the animal.
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 story.
No violence or peril is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The story is gentle and not scary for any age group.
The story does not involve occult themes or witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on a child's experience and an animal, not a worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePet shows some quiet determination in caring for the kitten.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.
Pet's love and care for the lost kitten are central.
Kindness and compassion are shown, not explicit grace.
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