The race of Flitty Hummingbird and Flappy Crane
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
This is a retelling of a Native American legend about two birds who race to see who can fly the highest.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story of the birds' race.
No profanity is used in the text of this book.
No blasphemous content is found in this Native American legend.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story of the birds' race is not scary.
No occult or magical elements are present in this legend.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in this book.
The book presents a Native American cultural story, not a non-Christian worldview promotion.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFlitty Hummingbird and Flappy Crane show determination in their race.
This book is a cultural legend, not focused on Christian faith.
The birds' race is a competition, not an example of self-giving love.
The story focuses on a race and its outcome, not grace or repentance.
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