Sleepy Dog
by Inc. Sterling Publishing Co.
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young boy named Billy discovers a sleepy dog and learns about responsibility and friendship.
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 this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is included in the text.
No blasphemous content is featured.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The story is not scary or suspenseful.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on simple themes of care and friendship.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows mild courage in caring for the dog.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The boy develops a loving bond with the dog.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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