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Children · Ages 8–12

The Miracle of the First Poinsettia

by Joanne Oppenheim

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

This book tells the story of the first poinsettia, a flower that became a Christmas symbol. It explains how a poor girl's gift to the Christ child transformed into a beautiful bloom.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

52/ 100

Rich

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from this story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is not present in the text.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from this children's story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not mentioned.

Scary / Disturbing0

There are no scary elements in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The girl shows courage in offering her humble gift.

Faith & Hope70

The story centers on a gift for the Christ child.

Love & Friendship60

The girl's gift is an act of selfless love.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

The story implies a miraculous transformation.

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