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Hey, Kiddo — Content Guide for Parents

By Jarrett KrosoczkaScholastic2018ISBN 9781544420523294 pages
Hey, Kiddo

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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

In kindergarten, the author's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But his family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of his life. His father is a mystery - he doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. The author lives with his grandparents - two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children - until the author came along.--publisher's description.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hey, Kiddo appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No explicit violence detected in the search results. The narrative focuses on the challenges of growing up with an addicted mother rather than on violent acts. No scary content detected in the search results. The narrative addresses serious themes but does not include horror elements.

  • Does Hey, Kiddo have violence?

    No explicit violence detected in the search results. The narrative focuses on the challenges of growing up with an addicted mother rather than on violent acts.

  • Does Hey, Kiddo have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results. The narrative addresses serious themes but does not include horror elements.

  • Does Hey, Kiddo have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the book's narrative. The search results do not mention any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Hey, Kiddo have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes detected in the search results. The focus is on personal and family issues rather than racial dynamics.

  • Does Hey, Kiddo have profanity?

    The book contains lots of profanity and coarse name-calling from the grandmother, as noted in the reviews.

  • Does Hey, Kiddo have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The narrative does not address environmental issues.

  • Does Hey, Kiddo have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results. The narrative centers on family addiction and personal growth.

  • Does Hey, Kiddo have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles detected in the narrative. The focus is on family dynamics and personal experiences rather than gender expectations.

  • Does Hey, Kiddo have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The focus is on the author's childhood experiences with addiction and family dynamics.