The birthday puppy
by Carol Oldham
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
A simple story about a child receiving a puppy for their birthday and the joy it brings.
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 the book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Focuses on a child's joy and a pet.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceResponsibility for the puppy might be shown.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of love for a pet and family are central.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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