What's the Matter, Habibi?
by Betsy Lewin
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young girl named Habibi navigates her feelings of being different and finds belonging in her community.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book is free of any sexual content.
There is no violence depicted in this story.
No profanity is present in the text.
The book contains no blasphemous language.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The story is not scary or intended to frighten readers.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book focuses on personal feelings and community, not worldviews.
God and Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHabibi shows mild courage in expressing her feelings.
Christian faith is not a component of this story.
Habibi learns about self-acceptance and community love.
Themes of grace or repentance are not present.
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