Orris and Timble: Star Stories — 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
Orris and Timble are friends. Orris is a rat, Timble is an owl, and they meet each night in an old barn to share stories. One night, Timble asks a fateful question: "Why don't you ever leave the barn, Orris?" Strong and brave, the owl offers to carry the rat on his back. Orris will be able to see it all for himself--the rivers and fish, roads and farms, mountains and coyotes. But why would Orris leave the barn when all he needs is there: his books, the moon and stars above, and Timble's nightly tales of high-flying adventure? What would you do if you had the chance to fly? In the final installment of an exquisitely illustrated and deeply felt early-reader trilogy, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo reveals how trust and friendship can lift us into our best lives.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orris and Timble: Star Stories appropriate for a 7-year-old?
While there are themes of danger, such as Orris overcoming fear to save Timble from a mousetrap, there is no actual violence depicted between characters. The story focuses on friendship and overcoming prejudice. Although there are moments of tension, such as Orris facing dangers like hawks and mousetraps, these are not genuinely frightening and are suitable for young readers.
Does Orris and Timble: Star Stories have violence?
While there are themes of danger, such as Orris overcoming fear to save Timble from a mousetrap, there is no actual violence depicted between characters. The story focuses on friendship and overcoming prejudice.
Does Orris and Timble: Star Stories have scary content?
Although there are moments of tension, such as Orris facing dangers like hawks and mousetraps, these are not genuinely frightening and are suitable for young readers.
Does Orris and Timble: Star Stories have religious themes?
The narrative hints at moral guidance, such as the Sardine King's advice to 'make the good and noble choice', which suggests a moral or ethical framework that may align with Christian values. However, it does not explicitly present religious practices or ceremonies.
Does Orris and Timble: Star Stories have racial/cultural content?
There are no explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The focus is on the friendship between Orris and Timble, which does not involve race as a central theme.
Does Orris and Timble: Star Stories have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The language is appropriate for early readers.
Does Orris and Timble: Star Stories have climate change?
There are no themes related to climate activism or environmentalism in the book. The narrative is centered around friendship and personal growth.
Does Orris and Timble: Star Stories have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and storytelling without any references to sexual themes.
Does Orris and Timble: Star Stories have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a friendship between a male rat and a male owl without promoting specific gender expectations.
Does Orris and Timble: Star Stories have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content in 'Orris and Timble: Star Stories'.
