The little Mexican donkey boy
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1931
A young boy named Mateo in Mexico cares for a donkey and learns about responsibility and kindness.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story of Mateo and his donkey.
No profanity is used by the characters in this book.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is a theme in this story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
This is not a scary or horror story.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMateo shows courage in caring for the donkey.
Faith is not a central theme, but kindness is shown.
Mateo shows love for his donkey and family.
Kindness and responsibility are gently encouraged.
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