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Children · Ages 8

When someone is afraid

by Valeri Gorbachev

Age rating: Ages 8 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

This picture book explores a child's fear and how they learn to cope with it, with the help of a comforting character.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content appears in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The book addresses the feeling of being afraid.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

The focus is on overcoming fear, not courage.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Comfort and reassurance are provided to the child.

Forgiveness & Redemption60

The book teaches about managing emotions and finding comfort.

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