Merry Christmas, Dear Dragon
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
A dragon named Ferdinand learns the true meaning of Christmas and friendship through his interactions with a young girl.
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 Ferdinand's Christmas.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is not scary at all.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is wholesome and focused on kindness.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFerdinand shows courage in overcoming his initial fears.
The spirit of Christmas and goodwill is central.
The story emphasizes the love between Ferdinand and the girl.
Ferdinand learns about kindness and sharing, showing growth.
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