The lovely duckling
by Penny Dolan
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A retelling of the classic fairy tale, this book follows the journey of a duckling who is different from its siblings. It faces challenges and ultimately finds acceptance and happiness.
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 story.
The duckling experiences some bullying and hardship.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not depict suicide or self-harm.
Some scenes of rejection and hardship might be upsetting.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is neutral and focuses on self-acceptance.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe duckling shows resilience in the face of adversity.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The desire for belonging and acceptance is a key theme.
Themes of self-discovery and finding one's place are present.
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