Great Joy (midi edition) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A New York Times Bestseller
A Time Magazine Top 10 Book of the Year
Four starred reviews (Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal)
It is just before Christmas when an organ grinder and monkey appear on the street outside Frances’s apartment. When it’s quiet she can hear their music, and when she looks out her window at midnight, she sees them sleeping outside. Finally the day of the Christmas pageant arrives, but when it’s Frances’s turn to speak, all she can think about is the organ grinder’s sad eyes — until a door opens just in time, and she finds the perfect words to share. With this luminous tale, Kate DiCamillo pairs with Bagram Ibatoulline to offer a timeless holiday gift.
Frequently asked questions
Is Great Joy (midi edition) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The story is described as a heartwarming tale focused on compassion and joy, appropriate for children. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is described as uplifting and suitable for children, with no elements that would cause fear.
Does Great Joy (midi edition) have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The story is described as a heartwarming tale focused on compassion and joy, appropriate for children.
Does Great Joy (midi edition) have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is described as uplifting and suitable for children, with no elements that would cause fear.
Does Great Joy (midi edition) have religious themes?
No religious content is explicitly present in the book. The narrative centers around themes of compassion and joy during the Christmas season, but does not include specific religious practices or beliefs.
Does Great Joy (midi edition) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative does not focus on race as a central theme, and the search results do not indicate any discussions of racism or racial identity.
Does Great Joy (midi edition) have profanity?
No profanity is found in the book. The language used is suitable for a young audience, focusing on positive themes.
Does Great Joy (midi edition) have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on holiday joy and compassion rather than environmental issues.
Does Great Joy (midi edition) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is aimed at children and emphasizes themes of friendship and holiday spirit.
Does Great Joy (midi edition) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It centers on a child's perspective and experiences during the holiday season, without specific references to gender expectations.
Does Great Joy (midi edition) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results focus on the book's themes of compassion and holiday warmth without reference to LGBTQ+ content.
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