Night Tree
by Eve Bunting
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young boy and his family go into the woods to cut down a Christmas tree, encountering a deer and reflecting on the meaning of the holiday.
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 this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
A brief encounter with a deer might be slightly startling.
No occult themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story presents a traditional family Christmas celebration.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe father's determination to find a tree shows quiet courage.
The story centers on the joy and tradition of Christmas.
The family's shared experience highlights their love for each other.
The story emphasizes the simple joys of family and tradition.
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