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Children · Ages 8–12

The McElderry book of Aesop's fables

by Michael Morpurgo

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

This collection retells classic Aesop's fables with engaging prose, offering moral lessons through animal characters and their interactions.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the fables.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril or conflict may occur between animal characters.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the fables.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The stories are not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The fables offer general moral wisdom.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters sometimes show bravery in difficult situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in these fables.

Love & Friendship5

Some fables touch on themes of cooperation.

Forgiveness & Redemption70

The fables are rich with moral lessons and wisdom.

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