Instructions — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"A perfect reminder to always be on the lookout for magic and wonder. Sometimes, we need those two things the most" (Brightly.com, citing "Books That Teach Kids What It Means to Be a Kind Person").
In this breathtaking picture book, now in paper-over-board format, Neil Gaiman's lyrical poem guides a novice traveler through the enchanted woods of a fairy tale—through lush gardens, a formidable castle, and over a perilous river—to find the way home again.
Illustrated in full color by Charles Vess, Instructions features lush images of mythical creatures, magical landscapes, and canny princesses. Its message of the value of courage, wit, and wisdom makes it a perfect gift.
Frequently asked questions
Is Instructions appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in 'Instructions'. The book is described as providing quirky life lessons suitable for children, which does not involve any violent content. No scary content is present in 'Instructions'. The book is characterized as a gentle, whimsical story suitable for children, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.
Does Instructions have violence?
No violence is depicted in 'Instructions'. The book is described as providing quirky life lessons suitable for children, which does not involve any violent content.
Does Instructions have scary content?
No scary content is present in 'Instructions'. The book is characterized as a gentle, whimsical story suitable for children, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.
Does Instructions have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book 'Instructions'. The search results reference Neil Gaiman's broader relationship with religion and theology but do not indicate any specific religious practices or themes in this book.
Does Instructions have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in 'Instructions'. The search results do not indicate any discussions of race or racism in this specific book.
Does Instructions have profanity?
No profanity is present in 'Instructions'. The book is intended for children and features age-appropriate language.
Does Instructions have climate change?
No climate themes are present in 'Instructions'. The search results reference Neil Gaiman's environmental activism but do not connect it to this specific book.
Does Instructions have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book 'Instructions'. The search results discuss Neil Gaiman's personal life and other works but do not indicate any sexual themes in this specific book.
Does Instructions have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It is described as providing quirky life lessons without a focus on traditional or modern gender roles.
Does Instructions have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Instructions' itself. The search results primarily discuss Neil Gaiman's other works and general discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in literature, which are not relevant to this specific book.
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