The three billy goats Gruff
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
Three billy goats Gruff attempt to cross a bridge guarded by a hungry troll, using their wits to outsmart him.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
The troll poses a threat to the goats.
No profanity is used in the dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The troll can be perceived as slightly scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe billy goats show cleverness and bravery.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
The goats work together to overcome the troll.
The story emphasizes outsmarting danger through wit.
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