Paddington Bear (Paddington)
by Michael Bond
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
A polite bear from Peru named Paddington arrives in London and is adopted by the Brown family, experiencing many adventures.
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 story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is generally positive and optimistic.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePaddington shows resilience in new situations.
Christian faith is absent from the narrative.
The Brown family's love for Paddington is central.
Kindness and acceptance are recurring themes.
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