The year of the panda
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A young girl named Mei travels to China and learns about the endangered giant panda.
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 story.
Mild threats to pandas and their habitat are mentioned.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMei shows determination in learning about pandas.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Love for animals and nature is a central theme.
Themes of conservation and understanding are present.
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