Are you there, bear?
by Ron Maris
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A young child interacts with a bear, exploring themes of friendship and imagination through simple text and illustrations.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
No violence is depicted in the book.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book focuses on a child's interaction with a bear.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo significant acts of courage are depicted.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story highlights the bond between a child and a bear.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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