The ugly duckling
by Sarah Toast
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
An unloved duckling endures hardship and ridicule before discovering its true identity and finding acceptance.
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 story.
The ugly duckling faces bullying and mistreatment from others.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some scenes of rejection and loneliness might be upsetting.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe duckling shows quiet courage in enduring its trials.
True Christian faith is not depicted in the story.
The story shows the eventual love and acceptance found by the duckling.
Grace, mercy, and repentance are not explored.
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