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Children · Ages 8

Willie's not the hugging kind

by Joyce Durham Barrett

Age rating: Ages 8 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1989

Willie learns that it's okay to not be a hugging person and that his feelings are valid.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular and focuses on personal feelings and acceptance.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Willie shows courage in expressing his feelings.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Acceptance and understanding are shown towards Willie.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Willie's feelings are validated.

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