The hungry monster
by Phyllis Root
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young child encounters a hungry monster and learns how to deal with it.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme.
Suicide or self-harm is not present.
The monster may be slightly scary for very young children.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe child shows some bravery facing the monster.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story focuses on a child's interaction.
Problem-solving and managing fears are themes.
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