The First Dog
by Jan Brett
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
A young boy named Toby discovers a wolf cub and forms a bond with it, learning about nature and responsibility.
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.
Mild peril related to wild animals may occur.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
Some descriptions of nature might be intense.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
Focuses on the natural world and human-animal relationships.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceToby shows courage in protecting the wolf cub.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The bond between Toby and the wolf cub is a central theme of love.
Themes of responsibility and understanding nature are present.
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