
What the baby hears
by Laura Godwin
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young girl named Lily navigates the challenges of her family's move and the secrets her mother keeps.
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 the story.
Mild peril occurs when Lily is lost in the woods.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
Lily experiences some mild fear when lost.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story presents a secular worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows courage in facing her fears.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Lily shows love for her family.
Forgiveness is a minor theme between characters.
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