The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing
by Helen Lester
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
Barnaby the sheep wants to be a wolf and tries to act like one, but his true nature eventually shines through.
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.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is featured.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The story is not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby's desire to be different shows a form of courage.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Barnaby's actions are driven by his desire to fit in.
The story does not focus on grace or repentance.
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