
Swim, Little Duck
by Miska Miles
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1976
A young duckling named Pip learns to swim and overcome his fears with the help of his mother and friends.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in this gentle story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Pip's initial fear of the water might be relatable.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows courage in learning to swim.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Pip's mother shows loving support and encouragement.
The story emphasizes perseverance and facing challenges.
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