While shepherds watched
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
This book tells the Christmas story from the perspective of the shepherds who witnessed the birth of Jesus.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Shining
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Shining
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis is a religious story with no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the shepherds' experience.
Profanity is absent from this biblical narrative.
Blasphemy is not present in this retelling of scripture.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in the story.
The book does not feature themes of suicide or self-harm.
This is a peaceful Christmas story, not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this biblical story.
The story is centered on Christian faith and the nativity.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe shepherds show courage in going to Bethlehem.
TRUE Christian faith is central to the entire narrative.
The story highlights God's love and the shepherds' devotion.
The birth of Christ embodies grace and salvation.
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