Ellen's lion
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1959
A young boy named Ellen imagines a lion that follows him everywhere, leading to whimsical adventures.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
Violence is completely absent from the story.
No profanity is used by any characters.
Blasphemous content is not present in the book.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The lion might be slightly intimidating to very young children.
Occult or magical elements are not part of the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is innocent and focused on childhood imagination.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy's imagination shows a form of creative bravery.
Faith is not a theme in this story.
The boy's relationship with his imaginary lion is central.
Themes of grace or repentance are not present.
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