Dan and the painting
by Rosie Mackie
Age rating: Ages 9–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
Dan discovers a hidden talent for painting and uses his art to express himself and connect with others, overcoming his shyness.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance use is featured in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDan finds courage to share his art.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Friendship and connection through art are explored.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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