The Little tin soldier
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1880
A story about a tin soldier who experiences life and learns about love and sacrifice.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content whatsoever.
Minor peril exists, like the soldier falling into a boat.
No profanity is present in the text.
The narrative is free from any blasphemous content.
There is no depiction of substance abuse.
The story does not include themes of suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary or frightening for young readers.
No occult or magical elements are featured in the tale.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this classic story.
The story does not promote any non-Christian worldviews.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe tin soldier shows resilience and a willingness to endure.
Christian faith is not a theme in this fairy tale.
The soldier's love for the paper dancer is a central theme.
The story emphasizes themes of sacrifice and enduring love.
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