Pick of the Litter
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
A young girl named Penny adopts a stray puppy and must convince her parents to let her keep it, facing challenges and learning responsibility.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePenny shows determination in caring for the puppy.
No Christian faith elements are present in the book.
Love for animals and family bonds are key themes.
Learning responsibility is a central message.
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