The small one
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1947
A small, imperfect donkey is chosen to carry Mary to Bethlehem, fulfilling a special purpose.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this story.
No violence is depicted in the donkey's journey.
No profanity is present in the text.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this book.
Substance use is not depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The tone is peaceful and reassuring.
Occult themes are absent from this narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story centers on a biblical event and divine purpose.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe small donkey shows quiet courage in its task.
The story is directly about the Nativity and Mary's faith.
The donkey's service and Mary's role show love.
The story implies God's plan and purpose for the humble.
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