Three Cheers for Hippo!
by John Stadler
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A young hippo named Hippo learns to be brave and overcome his fears with the help of his friends.
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 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.
Hippo experiences mild fear of the unknown.
No occult themes are explored in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHippo shows courage by facing his fears.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and support are shown between characters.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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