Sometimes it's turkey, sometimes it's feathers
by Lorna Balian
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1973
A young boy named Timmy learns that sometimes things are difficult, but with perseverance, they can be overcome.
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 used in the text.
No blasphemous content is found.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTimmy shows courage in facing his bath-time fears.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Timmy's parents show love by encouraging him.
The story implicitly encourages perseverance and facing fears.
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