Rembrandt takes a walk
by Mark Strand
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
A humorous and slightly absurd story about a hippo who decides it's time to leave.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
A lighthearted, nonsensical worldview is presented.
No religious figures or themes are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe hippo shows a mild determination to leave.
No Christian faith elements are present.
The story focuses on a single character's decision.
Themes of grace and mercy are absent.
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