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Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate DiCamilloCandlewick Press2017ISBN 9781536422702112 pages
Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?

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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

Baby Lincoln has had enough of her older sister, Eugenia, telling her what to do and sets out on her own on a journey of self-discovery.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The story revolves around Baby Lincoln's journey of self-discovery and her relationship with her sister, which does not involve any physical conflict. No scary content in the book. The story is described as gentle and humorous, avoiding high drama or frightening elements.

  • Does Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The story revolves around Baby Lincoln's journey of self-discovery and her relationship with her sister, which does not involve any physical conflict.

  • Does Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is described as gentle and humorous, avoiding high drama or frightening elements.

  • Does Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. While there are references to the author's Christian background in external sources, these do not pertain to the book's narrative.

  • Does Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes present in the book. The narrative focuses on personal relationships and does not address race as a central theme.

  • Does Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? have profanity?

    No profanity found in the book. The language used is suitable for children and aligns with the gentle storytelling style of Kate DiCamillo.

  • Does Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The story is focused on personal growth and sibling relationships rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative is focused on themes of independence and sibling relationships, appropriate for its target audience.

  • Does Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? have gender roles?

    The book explores the dynamic between Baby Lincoln and her overbearing sister Eugenia, highlighting themes of authority and independence. This reflects traditional gender roles, as Baby initially yields to Eugenia's control but eventually seeks to assert her own identity.

  • Does Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The narrative focuses on the relationship between Baby Lincoln and her sister Eugenia, without any mention of LGBTQ+ content.