There's a gorilla -
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A young girl encounters a gorilla and learns to overcome her fear and appreciate the natural world.
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 story.
The initial encounter with the gorilla may be startling.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The gorilla's appearance can be initially frightening.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe girl overcomes her initial fear of the gorilla.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Appreciation for nature and animals is a key theme.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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