Santa's Stray in A Piano for Christmas (Santa's Stray)
by Polly Basore
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A lonely stray dog finds a home with a kind family during the Christmas season.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
The story is free of any profanity.
No blasphemous language is present.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
This is not a scary or horror story.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God and Christians are not negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe dog shows bravery in seeking a home.
Christmas traditions are mentioned, but not Christian faith.
Love for a pet and family connection are central.
Kindness and compassion are shown towards the stray.
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