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Children · Ages 8–9

Bear Circus

by William Pène Du Bois

Age rating: Ages 8–9 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1971

A group of animals decides to put on a circus, facing challenges and working together.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Bear Circus.

Violence / Gore0

The story does not contain any violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous content is absent from the book.

Substance Use0

There is no substance use depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No mention of suicide or self-harm occurs.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book is not scary for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The animals show courage in planning and performing their circus.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

The animals work together to achieve their goal.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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