Hansel and Gretel
Age rating: Ages 8–9 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
This picture book retells the classic fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, who are abandoned in the woods and encounter a witch.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The witch is a menacing figure who threatens the children.
No profanity is present in the story.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The witch and the abandonment can be scary for young children.
The story features a prominent witch character.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story is a traditional fairy tale with a moral.
No specific portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHansel and Gretel show bravery and resourcefulness.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The siblings rely on each other for support.
The story teaches about overcoming danger and cleverness.
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