Jack and the baked beanstalk
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
This is a humorous retelling of the classic fairy tale, where Jack trades his family's cow for magic beans that grow a giant beanstalk leading to an unexpected adventure.
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.
There are mild threats from the giant character.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The giant might be slightly intimidating but not truly scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured beyond the magic beans.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is that of a traditional fairy tale.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJack shows some bravery in his dealings with the giant.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Family relationships are a backdrop to the adventure.
The story has a clear moral about the consequences of actions.
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