I Like the Way You Are
by Eve Bunting
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
This story explores the feelings of a young girl who is insecure about her appearance and learns to accept herself.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance use is featured in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft themes appear.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some courage in facing her insecurities.
Christian faith elements are absent from the story.
Self-acceptance and friendship are explored, hinting at love.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not present.
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