Bashful
by Dave Sargent
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
Bashful the bear is too shy to join in games with his friends. He learns to be brave and participate, discovering the joy of shared activities.
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 this story.
There is no violence depicted in the book.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are included.
Bashful's shyness creates mild apprehension.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is focused on social skills and overcoming personal challenges.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBashful shows some courage in overcoming his shyness.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The story emphasizes friendship and inclusion.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent from the narrative.
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