Wiley and the Hairy Man
by Molly Bang
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1976
Wiley must outsmart the Hairy Man who wants to eat him and his mother.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
The Hairy Man is a menacing figure who threatens Wiley.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language appears in the book.
There is no mention of substance use.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The Hairy Man is a scary character for young children.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWiley shows great courage facing the Hairy Man.
Christian faith is not a theme in this folktale.
Wiley's actions are motivated by protecting his mother.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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