What was I scared of?
by Dr. Seuss
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1961
A young creature is afraid of everything until it encounters another creature that is afraid of it.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
No violence is present in the story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language is found.
Substance abuse is not a theme here.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The initial fear of the unknown might be mildly scary.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story promotes overcoming fear and understanding.
No religious figures or groups are portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe characters eventually show courage in facing fears.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
A form of understanding love develops between characters.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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