Water bugs and dragonflies
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
This book uses the metaphor of water bugs and dragonflies to explain death and the afterlife to children.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance abuse is mentioned.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The book promotes a spiritual understanding of life and death.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe story focuses on acceptance and understanding, not courage.
The book offers a spiritual perspective on life after death.
The story conveys a sense of comfort and peace.
The book offers a gentle explanation of a difficult topic.
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