
Thing (Little Kippers)
by Mick Inkpen
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A small, round creature named Thing explores the world and learns about different textures and shapes.
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 this story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary for young readers.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No characters are portrayed negatively in relation to faith.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo instances of sacrificial courage are depicted.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
No self-giving love is a central theme.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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