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The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) — Content Guide for Parents

By Mo Willems, LeUyen PhamHyperion Books for Children2018-05-15ISBN 978136800564764 pages
The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!)

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Religious themes

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

About this book

Triceratops has an itch. . . so does Pterodactyl. . . and Brontosaurus. . . and T-Rex! But DINOSAURS DO NOT SCRATCH. There is a rule written in stone. What is an itchy dinosaur to do?!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative revolves around dinosaurs with itches and the humorous consequences of a rule against scratching, which is appropriate for young readers. No scary content in the book. The story is lighthearted and humorous, featuring dinosaurs and their itches, which would not cause fear or distress in young children.

  • Does The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative revolves around dinosaurs with itches and the humorous consequences of a rule against scratching, which is appropriate for young readers.

  • Does The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is lighthearted and humorous, featuring dinosaurs and their itches, which would not cause fear or distress in young children.

  • Does The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention content contrary to common Christian beliefs but do not indicate any explicit religious practices or themes in the narrative of 'The Itchy Book!'.

  • Does The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The narrative does not address race or racism as a central theme, focusing instead on the humorous plight of dinosaurs.

  • Does The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) have profanity?

    No profanity present in the book. The content is suitable for early readers, focusing on humor and simple storytelling without the use of inappropriate language.

  • Does The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The search results discuss environmental topics in general but do not indicate any specific references to climate issues in 'The Itchy Book!'.

  • Does The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or references related to sexuality within 'The Itchy Book!'.

  • Does The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) have gender roles?

    The book implicitly raises issues related to gender roles, particularly through the characters and their interactions. It mentions 'pay attention to who is gender-identified and who isn’t', suggesting a subtle exploration of individuality and authority questioning, but it does not explicitly promote or critique traditional gender roles.

  • Does The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters present in the book. The search results focus on general discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in literature but do not provide any specific references to LGBTQ+ content in 'The Itchy Book!'.