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Children · Ages 8–10

A lion for Lewis

by Rosemary Wells

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1982

A young boy named Lewis wants a lion for his birthday, but his parents get him a stuffed toy instead.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in the book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on a child's wish and family interaction.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Lewis shows some persistence in his desire.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship50

Parental love and a child's desires are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Understanding and compromise are shown in the family.

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