The King with Horse's Ears
by Eric Maddern
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A king hides a secret shame: his horse's ears. He orders his barber to keep silent, but the secret escapes.
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 folktale.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is found in this tale.
No substance use is mentioned in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo sacrificial courage is a central theme.
No true Christian faith elements are present.
No self-giving love is a primary focus.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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