Orris and Timble: Lost and Found — 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
Every friendship faces challenges. Orris and Timble are back in a poignant and evocatively illustrated tale of trust from a two-time Newbery Medalist.
Orris the rat and Timble the owl are unlikely friends. Each night, Timble visits Orris in the barn and listens to his stories. But Timble is growing up, and one evening when the owl doesn't appear as usual Orris wonders if Timble has forgotten him. Is their friendship over? Or could it be that Timble has a tale of his own to share? Illustrated with wistful tenderness, the second title in a projected trilogy to feature this charmingly offbeat pair masterfully explores the stories we tell ourselves, the stories we tell each other, and the binding magic of friendship.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orris and Timble: Lost and Found appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes the concept of predation, as Orris, a rat, is naturally preyed upon by Timble, an owl. However, the story focuses on overcoming fear and prejudice rather than depicting graphic violence. While there are elements of tension related to the predatory nature of the characters, there is no genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress in young readers.
Does Orris and Timble: Lost and Found have violence?
The narrative includes the concept of predation, as Orris, a rat, is naturally preyed upon by Timble, an owl. However, the story focuses on overcoming fear and prejudice rather than depicting graphic violence.
Does Orris and Timble: Lost and Found have scary content?
While there are elements of tension related to the predatory nature of the characters, there is no genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress in young readers.
Does Orris and Timble: Lost and Found have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the book itself. While some sources mention themes of friendship and storytelling, they do not indicate any specific religious content.
Does Orris and Timble: Lost and Found have racial/cultural content?
The book features animal characters and does not address race or racism as a theme. The narrative focuses on friendship between different species rather than racial dynamics.
Does Orris and Timble: Lost and Found have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for young readers and focuses on themes of friendship and storytelling.
Does Orris and Timble: Lost and Found have climate change?
There are no themes related to climate, environmentalism, or activism present in the book. The focus is on friendship and storytelling.
Does Orris and Timble: Lost and Found have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is focused on friendship and emotional themes suitable for early readers.
Does Orris and Timble: Lost and Found have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It centers on the friendship between a rat and an owl without specific gender-related themes.
Does Orris and Timble: Lost and Found have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on the friendship between Orris and Timble without reference to any LGBTQ+ content.
