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The Secret Birthday Message — Content Guide for Parents

By Eric CarleHarperCollins1986ISBN 978069072347232 pages
The Secret Birthday Message

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

About this book

‘On the night before Tim’s birthday, he finds a rebus note, a secret message directing him to his gift. Youngsters can read the note with him, then follow him up, down, and through the various-shaped, brightly colored [die-cut] pages to find the puppy at the end. . . . ‘A Very-First-Step-To-Learning Book’ dealing with directional concepts.’ —CE.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Secret Birthday Message appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence present in the book. The narrative focuses on a treasure hunt and does not include any physical conflict or harm. No scary content in the book. The story involves a treasure hunt through various places but does not include frightening elements.

  • Does The Secret Birthday Message have violence?

    No violence present in the book. The narrative focuses on a treasure hunt and does not include any physical conflict or harm.

  • Does The Secret Birthday Message have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story involves a treasure hunt through various places but does not include frightening elements.

  • Does The Secret Birthday Message have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. While one source mentions the book on a Christian website, it does not indicate any religious practices or themes within the narrative.

  • Does The Secret Birthday Message have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The narrative does not address race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does The Secret Birthday Message have profanity?

    No profanity in the book. The content is appropriate for the intended age group, focusing on a child's adventure.

  • Does The Secret Birthday Message have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The narrative focuses on a birthday adventure rather than environmental issues.

  • Does The Secret Birthday Message have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results reference unrelated content about other works, but there is no indication of sexual themes in 'The Secret Birthday Message'.

  • Does The Secret Birthday Message have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features a young boy on a treasure hunt without addressing gender expectations.

  • Does The Secret Birthday Message have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content related to 'The Secret Birthday Message' by Eric Carle.

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