The ugly duckling
by Lilian Moore
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A retelling of the classic fairy tale about an unloved duckling who discovers his true identity.
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 book.
The ugly duckling faces some unkindness from others.
Profanity is absent from this fairy tale.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this story.
Substance use is not a topic in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
This book contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not featured in this story.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
Christians are not portrayed in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe duckling perseveres through hardship.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
The duckling's journey is about finding belonging.
Acceptance of oneself and others is shown.
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