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Smiley — Content Guide for Parents

By Ross, M. C.Scholastic IncISBN 9781546141716262 pages
Smiley

Found in this book

  • Race & cultureSupporting

Not found

  • Violence
  • Scary content
  • Religion
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

Couldn't confirm

  • Profanity
  • Profanity: The sources do not say anything about swearing in the book.

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Religion

PRESENT

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

About this book

"If there's one thing Smiley, a young Pit bull, knows how to do, it's, well ... smile! She's had her infectious smile since she can remember, and it brings everyone around her -- including herself! -- joy. So when she's adopted by a lovely family in Boston, Smiley doesn't expect anyone to dislike her. But she quickly learns that, sadly, Pit bulls have a reputation for being mean, and even Smiley's characteristic smile won't be enough to make everyone love her, and her smile begins to fade ... As Smiley learns to navigate a world where she's judged by her appearance, she'll find a way to change the hearts and minds of those around her. And maybe --just maybe -- she'll find a reason to smile once more."--Amazon.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Smiley appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Carlito, a Puerto Rican boy at an elite school, faces racist remarks from a classmate, and his experience is set beside the prejudice Smiley faces as a pit bull.

  • Does Smiley have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiley have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiley have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiley have race & culture?

    Found (Supporting): Carlito, a Puerto Rican boy at an elite school, faces racist remarks from a classmate, and his experience is set beside the prejudice Smiley faces as a pit bull.

  • Does Smiley have profanity?

    Couldn't confirm: The sources do not say anything about swearing in the book.

  • Does Smiley have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiley have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiley have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiley have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.