Come to See the Clowns
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
A young girl named Ruth visits a traveling circus and experiences the wonder and occasional fear of the clown performances.
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.
Some clowns' actions might be perceived as mildly threatening.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
The descriptions of some clown makeup and behavior can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is neutral, focusing on childhood experiences.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCourage is not a central theme in this story.
Christian faith is not a focus of this narrative.
Love is not a primary theme explored in this book.
Grace and mercy are not explicitly addressed in this story.
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