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Children · Ages 8–11

Not THIS Bear!

by Bernice Myers

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1967

A young boy named Timmy is afraid of bears, but his mother tries to convince him that not all bears are scary. He learns about different types of bears.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing10

The idea of bears might be mildly unsettling for some.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a neutral worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Timmy shows some courage in confronting his fear.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not focus on religious faith.

Love & Friendship30

The mother's love and reassurance are evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story encourages understanding and overcoming fears.

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