Rating: Needs Parent Supervision

Level: Late Elementary

A chubby brown boy struggles to connect with his dad, who tries (unsuccessfully) to push him into sports. The boy also experiences bullying at school for his heavy weight… Eventually (but only after demonstrating some unhealthy behaviors) he finds friends and music that encourage him to healthy thinking and healthy moves.

Possible concerns:

  • Bullying, and name-calling related to being chubby
  • The father as the non-understanding, stubborn parent
  • Using food in unhealthy ways (to cope with emotional stress)

Things I liked:

  • References to being in God’s image
  • Finding passions and interest aligned with your truest self

I’d recommend this only for kids old enough to not model some of the negative behaviors. The ending was happy and hope-filled.