Shmulik Paints the Town
by Lisa Rose
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
Shmulik, a young boy in Jerusalem, dreams of becoming an artist and uses his talent to bring color to his community.
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 book.
Violence is not a feature of this story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this novel.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is heartwarming and lacks scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story subtly promotes community and artistic expression.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceShmulik shows determination in pursuing his artistic dreams.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Love for family and community is a strong theme.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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