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Children · Ages 8–10

Jack Frost and the magic paint brush

by Kathy Darling

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1977

A boy discovers a magic paintbrush that can bring his drawings to life, leading to whimsical adventures.

Concern Level

33/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

This book does not contain themes of suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Magic is a central element, used through a paintbrush.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice5

The boy shows some bravery in using his magic.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

The boy uses his magic to help others.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

The story encourages creativity and imagination.

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