Orris and Timble: The Beginning — 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 the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his solitude is disrupted by a sudden flutter of wings and a loud screech. A small owl has gotten caught in a trap in the barn. Can Orris "make the good and noble choice" (as the king on his prized sardine can might recommend) and rescue the owl, despite the fact that owls and rats are natural enemies? And if he does, will he be ready for the consequences? With humor and tenderness, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo brings us this first of three tales celebrating unlikely friendship and the power of sharing stories and doing the right thing--a soon-to-be classic brought to expressive life by the full-color illustrations of Carmen Mok.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orris and Timble: The Beginning appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains elements of peril for the character Orris, as he is aware that owls eat rats. This creates a tension of danger, but it is framed within the context of friendship and bravery, rather than graphic violence. There are no genuinely frightening elements in the book. While there is peril for the character, it is not presented in a way that would be scary for children.
Does Orris and Timble: The Beginning have violence?
The book contains elements of peril for the character Orris, as he is aware that owls eat rats. This creates a tension of danger, but it is framed within the context of friendship and bravery, rather than graphic violence.
Does Orris and Timble: The Beginning have scary content?
There are no genuinely frightening elements in the book. While there is peril for the character, it is not presented in a way that would be scary for children.
Does Orris and Timble: The Beginning have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies in the narrative.
Does Orris and Timble: The Beginning have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The narrative focuses on the friendship between the characters rather than racial dynamics.
Does Orris and Timble: The Beginning have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The language is appropriate for early readers, focusing on themes of friendship and kindness.
Does Orris and Timble: The Beginning have climate change?
There are no climate themes present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Orris and Timble: The Beginning have sexual identity?
There is no sexual content in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and courage without any mention of sexual themes.
Does Orris and Timble: The Beginning have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a male rat and a male owl but does not explore traditional or modern gender themes.
Does Orris and Timble: The Beginning have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book. The search results indicate that there is no specified LGBTQ+ content in 'Orris and Timble: The Beginning'.
