The Christmas donkey
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
This story recounts the journey of the donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem for Jesus' birth.
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 the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary.
No occult or witchcraft themes are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story promotes a Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe donkey shows endurance on its journey.
The story centers on the Nativity and Christian faith.
Mary's care for the donkey is shown.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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