Too Many Tamales
by Gary Soto
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young girl accidentally ruins her mother's tamales before a Christmas party and tries to fix it.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary.
No occult themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story celebrates family traditions.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows effort to correct her mistake.
No Christian faith elements are present.
The story emphasizes family love and forgiveness.
Themes of forgiveness and making amends are present.
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