The Christmas bear
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
A young boy named Barnaby finds a lost polar bear cub and tries to help it find its mother before Christmas.
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.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
The idea of a lost bear cub might be slightly concerning for very young readers.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story promotes kindness and care for animals.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby shows courage in caring for the lost bear.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Barnaby's care for the bear shows selfless love.
The story implies kindness and compassion.
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