Tricky Spider tales
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
Anansi the Spider uses his cleverness and trickery to outwit various characters and solve problems in these West African folk tales.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in these tales.
Some tales involve mild trickery and conflict.
No profanity is used in the stories.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The stories are not scary or frightening.
Anansi is a mythological figure, not occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
These tales reflect traditional West African beliefs.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnansi displays cleverness and wit.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
The focus is on trickery, not self-giving love.
No specific themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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