The Gingerbread Doll
by Susan Tews
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
A lonely gingerbread doll comes to life and experiences the warmth of a family during the holidays.
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 narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult themes or witchcraft are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story focuses on the magic of Christmas and belonging.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe doll shows a desire for connection and belonging.
The story has a general Christmas spirit, not specific Christian faith.
Love and acceptance are central themes for the gingerbread doll.
The doll finds a home and acceptance, representing a form of grace.
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