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Children · Ages 8–12

St. Francis and the nativity

by Myrna Strasser

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

This book retells the Nativity story through the eyes of St. Francis of Assisi, focusing on his creation of the first nativity scene.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

61/ 100

Rich

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story of Jesus' birth.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in this retelling of the Nativity.

Blasphemy0

The book reverently portrays the birth of Christ.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in this narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story of the Nativity is not scary for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included in this religious story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book presents a Christian worldview centered on the Nativity.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are portrayed positively as central to the Nativity story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

St. Francis shows courage in his devotion to recreating the Nativity.

Faith & Hope100

The book centers on the Christian faith and the birth of Jesus.

Love & Friendship50

The story highlights the love surrounding the birth of Jesus.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

The narrative implicitly points to God's grace in sending Jesus.

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