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Children · Ages 8–11

The good-bye book

by Judith Viorst

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1988

This book addresses the difficult emotions associated with saying goodbye, whether to a person, pet, or place.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in this book.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is present in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The book deals with the sadness of separation and loss.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present in this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

No themes of sacrificial courage are present.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

The book acknowledges the pain of separation with empathy.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

It offers a gentle approach to processing difficult emotions.

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