The friendly possum
by Nancy Parent
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A possum named Pip learns about friendship and overcoming his fears with the help of other forest creatures.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme here.
No mention of suicide or self-harm occurs.
Some mild peril might be perceived by very young readers.
Occult themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are included.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows courage by facing his fears and making friends.
Christian faith is not a focus of this book.
The animals show kindness and support for Pip.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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