Grandmother Winter
by Phyllis Root
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young girl named Elva encounters Grandmother Winter, a mystical figure who brings the cold and snow.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
The story contains no violence.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is found within the narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Grandmother Winter's appearance might be slightly eerie for very young children.
Grandmother Winter embodies a nature spirit, bordering on pagan magic.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story presents a nature-based, non-Christian spiritual element.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElva shows a quiet bravery in interacting with Grandmother Winter.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
There is a sense of wonder and connection to nature.
Kindness is shown by Grandmother Winter to Elva.
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