Engelbert the Elephant
by Tom Paxton
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
Engelbert the Elephant is a young elephant who loves to sing and dance, but he's afraid of the dark. He overcomes his fear with the help of his friends.
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 suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The dark is presented as a scary element for Engelbert.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEngelbert shows courage by facing his fear of the dark.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Engelbert's friends show love by supporting him.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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