A Stable in Bethlehem
by Joy N. Hulme
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young shepherd boy named Elam witnesses the Nativity and experiences the wonder of the first Christmas.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted in this story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElam shows curiosity and wonder.
The Nativity story and its significance are central.
Love and peace are themes of the Christmas story.
The story emphasizes the miraculous and hopeful nature of Christmas.
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