Shahnameh for Children
by Ferdowsi
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
This book retells epic Persian myths and legends for a young audience.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in these tales.
Some battles and heroic struggles are described.
Profanity is absent from the stories.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance abuse is not depicted.
The stories do not include suicide or self-harm.
Some mythical creatures and challenges may be mildly frightening.
The stories contain elements of ancient Persian magic and spirits.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the myths.
The stories reflect a pre-Islamic Persian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHeroes in the stories often display great courage.
The faith depicted is ancient Persian, not Christian.
Loyalty and duty are common themes in the legends.
Themes of grace and repentance are not central.
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