"The Trouble with Dogs..." Said Dad
by Bob Graham
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A young boy named Leo faces challenges and learns about responsibility when his family adopts a new dog.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is lighthearted and not scary.
The story is realistic, not occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on family and pets, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeo shows some bravery in adjusting to the new dog.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Love and care for the family dog are central themes.
Themes of forgiveness or repentance are not prominent.
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