The Ugly Duckling
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
This is a picture book retelling of the classic fairy tale about a bird who is different.
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 the book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the book.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is featured in the story.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story focuses on themes of acceptance and belonging.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe story focuses on the duckling's journey, not courage.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story shows the desire for acceptance and belonging.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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