The mitten
by Rita Walsh
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A retelling of a Ukrainian folktale about a grandmother who knits a mitten, which then becomes a cozy home for various forest animals.
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 folktale.
No violence is depicted in this gentle story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in this traditional tale.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
Focuses on themes of sharing and community.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo significant acts of courage are depicted.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central.
The animals show a form of communal living and sharing.
The story promotes kindness and hospitality.
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