Ned and Ed and the lion
by Jan B. Balet
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1949
Ned and Ed, two friends, encounter a lion and must figure out how to deal with it.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
The lion poses a mild threat, but no actual harm occurs.
Profanity is absent from the story.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The lion might be slightly intimidating to very young children.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNed and Ed show some bravery in facing the lion.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship between Ned and Ed is a key element.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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