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Children · Ages 8–9

Ruby the copycat

by Peggy Rathmann

Age rating: Ages 8–9 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A shy girl named Ruby tries to fit in by imitating her classmates, but her attempts go too far.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this picture book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in Ruby's story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in Ruby the Copycat.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this children's book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in Ruby's school life.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present in this story.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are found in Ruby the Copycat.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present in this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this picture book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted in Ruby the Copycat.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians are portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Ruby's desire to fit in shows a form of social courage.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in Ruby the Copycat.

Love & Friendship40

Ruby's actions stem from a desire for acceptance and friendship.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

Ruby learns a lesson about being herself, a form of growth.

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