Bartholomew and the bug
by Neal Layton
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
Bartholomew is a boy who loves to collect bugs, but his collection gets out of control when a giant bug appears.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted in Bartholomew's bug collection adventure.
No profanity is used by Bartholomew or the narrator.
No blasphemy is present in this story about bugs.
No substance use is featured in this children's book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The giant bug might be slightly scary for very young readers.
No occult or witchcraft elements are in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBartholomew shows some bravery facing the giant bug.
No Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Bartholomew's love for bugs is a central theme.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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