The giant pumpkin
by Joy Cowley
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A young boy named Pip discovers a giant pumpkin in his garden and the humorous challenges that arise from its enormous size.
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 story.
No violence is present in this story.
No profanity is present in this story.
No blasphemy is present in this story.
No substance abuse is depicted in this story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this story.
No scary elements are present in this story.
No occult themes are present in this story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.
The story focuses on imaginative play and problem-solving.
Adults are supportive of Pip's unusual pumpkin.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows mild courage in dealing with the pumpkin.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Family support for Pip is evident.
Themes of creativity and resourcefulness are present.
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