The bear dance
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A young girl named Elara enters a magical forest and encounters a fearsome bear who guards a secret.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present.
Mild peril from the bear's initial appearance.
No profanity is used.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
The bear can be intimidating at first.
The forest has a magical, slightly mystical feel.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story operates within a fairy tale framework.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows some bravery in entering the forest.
Christian faith is not a theme.
Themes of understanding and connection with nature.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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