The gigantic balloon
by Ruth Park
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1975
A young girl named Lily finds a gigantic balloon and embarks on an imaginative journey, discovering new places and perspectives.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis story is free of any sexual content.
No violence is depicted in this whimsical tale.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
There is no blasphemous content in this book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No mention of suicide or self-harm is present.
This book is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
The story focuses on imagination and adventure.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows a bit of bravery in her imaginative adventures.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Friendship and shared imagination are lightly touched upon.
Themes of grace and mercy are not present.
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