The ugly duckling
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
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 presentSexual content is absent from this version.
The duckling faces some unkindness from others.
No profanity is present in the text.
Blasphemous content is not included.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe duckling endures hardship with resilience.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
The duckling longs for acceptance and belonging.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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