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Sugar Lump, the Orphan Calf cover
Children · Ages 8–11

Sugar Lump, the Orphan Calf

by Lynn Sheffield Simmons

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

This is a heartwarming story about a young orphan calf named Sugar Lump and the kindness shown to her by a farmer.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

26/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The farmer shows kindness to the calf.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship70

The farmer's care for Sugar Lump exemplifies selfless love.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

The story highlights the virtue of compassion and care.

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