The new shoes, or, Productive work by little hands
by Jacob Abbott
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1863
Two children, a brother and sister, learn the value of hard work and resourcefulness as they create new shoes.
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 historical story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is not intended to be scary.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview reflects 19th-century values of industry and self-reliance.
The characters embody positive moral traits.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show diligence in their task.
Moral lessons are presented, implying a virtuous life.
Family cooperation and mutual support are shown.
The central theme is the virtue of productive work and its rewards.
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