The Lump of Coal
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A lump of coal, feeling useless, learns about its purpose and the spirit of giving.
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 this story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is not scary or suspenseful.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christian characters or themes are not featured.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe coal learns to accept its role.
No Christian faith elements are present in the book.
The story touches on the idea of giving and purpose.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.
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