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Children · Ages 8–11

Picco

by Louis Slobodkin

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1961

A young boy named Picco embarks on a journey to find a special flower to help his ailing mother.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some challenges and mild peril exist on the journey.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focused on nature and family.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Picco shows bravery and determination on his quest.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

The story is driven by a son's love for his mother.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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