Playhouse
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young boy named Matthew is afraid of the dark and the monsters he imagines, but his parents help him overcome his fears.
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 included in the book.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Matthew's imagined monsters create mild fear.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are prominent.
The worldview is focused on childhood fears and parental support.
Parents are portrayed positively in their support of Matthew.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMatthew learns to be brave in facing his fears.
Christian faith is not a central element in the story.
Parental love and reassurance are central to the story.
Matthew learns to manage his fears with help.
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