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Children · Ages 8–12

The Matzah Man

by Naomi Howland

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

A young boy named David tries to bake a matzah man for Passover, but the matzah man comes to life and runs away.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Absence of sexual content is noted.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is found.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The matzah man's escape is playful, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on Jewish traditions, not a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

David shows courage in chasing the matzah man.

Faith & Hope20

The story is set during Passover, a Jewish holiday.

Love & Friendship10

David's desire to bake for his family shows love.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

The story is lighthearted and lacks themes of grace or repentance.

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