Tom's afraid of the dark!
by Beth Robbins
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
Tom's afraid of the dark! is a story about a young boy named Tom who overcomes his fear of the dark. He learns to be brave.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
The story does not contain any violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language is absent from the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
The book does not depict suicide or self-harm.
The fear of the dark is the central theme, but handled gently.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview is positive and encouraging.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom shows significant courage in facing his fear of the dark.
Faith is not a focus of the story.
Tom's parents offer him love and support.
The story emphasizes overcoming challenges and building confidence.
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