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Children · Ages 8–10

Once upon a Time

by Henry Shykoff

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

A collection of fairy tales and classic stories retold for a young audience.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

29/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in these stories.

Violence / Gore10

Some classic tales may contain mild peril or conflict.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the stories.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in these tales.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The stories do not feature suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some traditional fairy tales might have slightly scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Occult or magical elements are inherent in many fairy tales.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in these classic stories.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in these tales.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Many characters display courage in overcoming obstacles.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a central theme in most of these stories.

Love & Friendship40

Themes of love, kindness, and loyalty are often present.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

Many tales emphasize justice, redemption, and happy endings.

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