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Children · Ages 8

Bernard's Bath

by Joan E. Goodman

Age rating: Ages 8 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1996

Bernard, a young boy, is terrified of taking a bath, leading to a humorous and ultimately reassuring experience.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

There is no violence in the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous elements are present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a topic in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on overcoming a common childhood fear.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There are no negative portrayals of Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Bernard eventually shows courage in facing his fear of bathing.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Bernard's parents show him love and patience.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.

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