Who's that knocking on Christmas Eve?
by Jan Brett
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young girl named Petra is visited by a mysterious stranger on Christmas Eve who brings her a special gift.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
The story does not contain any violence.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The stranger's initial appearance might be slightly unsettling for very young children.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCourage is not a central theme in this story.
The story has a general Christmas theme, but no specific Christian doctrine.
The stranger's gift implies a form of care or love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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