How the Zebra Got Its Stripes
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
This is a pourquoi tale explaining how the zebra got its stripes through a series of events involving a lion and a wise old tortoise.
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 story.
Mild peril exists when the lion chases the zebra.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The story is lighthearted and not scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story is a simple animal fable.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe zebra shows some bravery in escaping the lion.
Faith is not a theme in this animal tale.
The focus is on the animals' interactions, not love.
The story is a simple explanation, not about grace.
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