Lovely old lion
by Julia Jarman
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A lonely old lion living in a zoo forms an unlikely friendship with a young girl who visits him regularly.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent.
Violence is absent.
Profanity is absent.
Blasphemy is absent.
Substance use is absent.
Suicide or self-harm is absent.
Scary elements are absent.
Occult or witchcraft is absent.
LGBTQ+ prominence or affirmation is absent.
The story does not promote a specific worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe lion shows quiet resilience.
True Christian faith is absent.
A deep, pure friendship develops between the lion and the girl.
Themes of kindness and connection are central.
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