When Willard Met Babe Ruth
by Donald Hall
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
A young boy named Willard dreams of meeting his baseball hero, Babe Ruth. The story follows his journey and aspirations, set against the backdrop of baseball.
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 depicted in the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is present.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on aspiration and sports.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWillard demonstrates determination in pursuing his dream.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
There is a sense of admiration and aspiration.
The story celebrates achieving personal goals.
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