Benje, the squirrel who lost his tail
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
Benje, a young squirrel, loses his tail and feels sad and different. He embarks on a journey to find a new tail, learning about himself and acceptance along the way.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis is a simple children's story with no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in this gentle tale.
The language is very simple and appropriate for young children.
No blasphemous content is present.
This story does not involve substance use.
Benje experiences sadness and a sense of loss.
The story is gentle and not scary.
No occult themes are present.
This children's story does not include LGBTQ+ themes.
The worldview is focused on childhood experiences and emotions.
There are no portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBenje shows some bravery in his quest.
Faith is not a theme in this animal story.
Benje learns to love himself despite his difference.
The story promotes self-acceptance and overcoming challenges.
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