The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1790
A humorous poem about a woman and her dog, detailing the dog's many ailments and the woman's attempts to cure them.
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 narrative.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the poem.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The poem is lighthearted and not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the story.
The poem does not promote any specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo instances of sacrificial courage are present.
No Christian faith elements are present in the poem.
A basic affection between Mother Hubbard and her dog is shown.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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