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Children · Ages 8–10

Please Excuse Jaspar

by Nathan Zimelman

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1987

Jaspar, a young boy, learns to navigate social situations and apologize for his mistakes with the help of his understanding parents.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The book is completely free of sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in this story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

The book does not address suicide or self-harm.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The book does not address suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The content is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book promotes positive social interactions.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Jaspar shows courage in admitting his mistakes.

Faith & Hope0

No religious faith is a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship25

Parental love and understanding are central to the story.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

The importance of apologizing and seeking forgiveness is shown.

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