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Burgess Animal Book for Children (Color Edition) (Yesterday's Classics)

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Thornton W. Burgess; Louis Agassiz Fuertes · 2022

Is Burgess Animal Book for Children (Color Edition) (Yesterday's Classics) appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Burgess Animal Book for Children (Color Edition) (Yesterday's Classics) by Thornton W. Burgess; Louis Agassiz Fuertes. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Educational value.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 2/5 · Violence 2/5 · Death of a character 1/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 4/5 · Educational value 4/5
Recommendation3.5/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 2/5
Recommendation 3.5/5

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Educational value4/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Predation is acknowledged as a natural cycle in the wild, but it is not treated with intensity or focus on grief.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The language is formal, old-fashioned, and very clean.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Animal predators, traps, storms, and survival dangers may create mild tension, but the educational, non-horror presentation keeps it from being strongly frightening.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Natural predator-prey relationships are mentioned as part of the animals' lives, but there is no graphic depiction.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display common animal behaviors like caution and survival skills in a neutral way.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The anthropomorphic format sparks interest in biology and encourages children to observe their own backyards.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

The book is a classic, effective introduction to zoology and natural history for young children.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and cooperation between animal friends are emphasized.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The book emphasizes the importance of learning, observation, and respecting the environment.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters are curious and interested in learning, providing positive examples for young readers.

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