The bear on the doorstep
by Jane Flory
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
A young girl named Sarah finds a lost bear and tries to find its owner, leading to unexpected adventures.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted in The Bear on the Doorstep.
The text of The Bear on the Doorstep contains no profanity.
No blasphemy is present in this story.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
This book does not explore suicide or self-harm.
There are no scary or horror elements in this story.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted in this book.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in caring for the lost bear.
Faith is not a central theme, but kindness is valued.
Sarah's love and care for the bear are central.
The story emphasizes compassion and responsibility.
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