Tommy the Timid Turtle
by Neva Swartz
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
Tommy the turtle is very timid and afraid of everything, but he learns to overcome his fears with encouragement.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used.
Blasphemous language is absent.
Substance use is not a theme.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTommy's journey to overcome his timidity is central.
No Christian faith elements are present.
The encouragement Tommy receives shows kindness.
Tommy's growth implies a form of self-acceptance.
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