The blushful hippopotamus
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
This whimsical story follows a hippopotamus who is feeling a bit shy and learns to embrace his unique qualities.
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.
The story does not depict any violence.
The text is free of profanity.
No blasphemous language is present.
Substance use is not a theme.
No mention of suicide or self-harm occurs.
The story is not frightening for young readers.
Occult or magical elements are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The book promotes positive self-esteem.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe hippopotamus's journey is not about sacrificial courage.
Faith is not a central theme in this book.
The story promotes self-love and acceptance.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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