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Children · Ages 8–12

Potch & Polly

by William Steig

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

Potch and Polly, two young pigs, embark on an adventure to find a new home after their parents are eaten by a wolf.

Concern Level

62/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore80

A wolf eats Potch and Polly's parents on page one.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing50

The wolf eating the parents is scary for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Potch and Polly show courage in seeking a new home.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Potch and Polly show love for each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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