The tiger and the rabbit
by Pura Belpré
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1965
This is a retelling of a traditional Japanese folktale about a tiger who befriends a rabbit.
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.
The tiger's initial intent to eat the rabbit is not depicted graphically.
No profanity is used in this classic folktale.
No blasphemous content is present in this story.
No substance use is depicted in this folktale.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this story.
The tiger's initial threat to the rabbit is mild.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this folktale.
This folktale presents a simple, traditional worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe rabbit shows some courage in facing the tiger.
No Christian faith elements are present in this folktale.
The friendship between the tiger and rabbit shows a form of care.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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