This is the bear
by Sarah Hayes
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
A young boy named Tom finds a teddy bear named Barnaby, and they embark on simple adventures together.
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.
No violence occurs between the characters in the book.
No profanity is used by any characters in the story.
No blasphemous language or themes are found.
No substance use is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is lighthearted and not scary for young readers.
No occult or magical elements are featured in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote any non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCourage is not a central theme for the characters.
Christian faith is not a theme in this children's tale.
The strong bond of friendship between Tom and Barnaby is central.
Grace and mercy are not themes in this simple animal story.
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