Raymond Briggs' The snowman
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young boy's friendship with a magical snowman leads to an extraordinary winter adventure.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
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 blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The ending might be bittersweet for some readers.
The snowman coming to life is a magical element.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows courage in his magical adventure.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The friendship between the boy and snowman is central.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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