Why Rat Comes First
by Clara Yen
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
This book explores the origins of why the rat is always at the end of the line in a traditional fable.
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 fable.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy occurs in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening for readers.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a simple, traditional worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo sacrificial courage is a theme.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Basic animal interactions are shown.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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