Waiting for the BiblioBurro
by Monica Brown
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
This picture book tells the story of Ana, a young girl in rural Colombia who dreams of having books to read. Her teacher, Luis, helps her start a mobile library, the BiblioBurro, bringing books to her and other children.
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 in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is featured.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story promotes literacy and community, not a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAna shows courage in pursuing her dream of reading.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Luis's dedication to bringing books shows a form of selfless love.
Themes of grace and repentance are not present.
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