The hare and the tortoise, based on the fable by La Fontaine
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1966
A slow tortoise learns a valuable lesson about perseverance when he competes in a race against a boastful hare.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story teaches a universal moral lesson.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe tortoise shows quiet determination.
Faith is not a theme in this fable.
The story focuses on competition and character.
The fable teaches the virtue of perseverance.
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