Shen bi Ma Liang
by Xuntao Hong
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
This is a retelling of a Chinese folktale about a magical painter.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The book does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceShen bi Ma Liang shows bravery in using his gift.
Faith is not a theme in this folktale.
Kindness and generosity are shown.
Grace and mercy are not central themes.
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