Prince Bertram the Bad — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Once upon a time a prince was born. The kingdom was excited and proud. But Prince Bertram was not a thoughtful boy. He broke all of his toys, put spiders in the soup, and pulled up all the roses in the royal garden. If that wasn’t bad enough, he loved to shoot pebbles at townsfolk with his peashooter! As each year passed, he grew naughtier and more unkind . . . until the day a witch cast a spell on him for his bad behavior. Will Bertram learn to be kind and eventually break the curse?
This classic fable embodies the Golden Rule: Always treat others the way you would like to be treated. Lobel’s charming words and pictures―complete with delicate cross-hatching lines―reveal his great talent as an artist and a master storyteller.
Christy Ottaviano Books
Frequently asked questions
Is Prince Bertram the Bad appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book features instances of violence where Prince Bertram shoots a stone at a witch and attacks citizens with a peashooter. These actions depict physical aggression, though they are framed in a humorous context. No genuinely frightening content is found in the book. The actions of Prince Bertram, while mischievous, are presented in a lighthearted manner that is appropriate for children.
Does Prince Bertram the Bad have violence?
The book features instances of violence where Prince Bertram shoots a stone at a witch and attacks citizens with a peashooter. These actions depict physical aggression, though they are framed in a humorous context.
Does Prince Bertram the Bad have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is found in the book. The actions of Prince Bertram, while mischievous, are presented in a lighthearted manner that is appropriate for children.
Does Prince Bertram the Bad have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference external discussions about the author's background and other unrelated topics.
Does Prince Bertram the Bad have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on the character of Prince Bertram and does not address issues of race or racism.
Does Prince Bertram the Bad have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The narrative is suitable for children and does not include any inappropriate language.
Does Prince Bertram the Bad have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or discussions related to climate change.
Does Prince Bertram the Bad have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results mention unrelated topics and do not indicate any sexual themes within the narrative.
Does Prince Bertram the Bad have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It centers on the character of Prince Bertram without promoting traditional or modern gender expectations.
Does Prince Bertram the Bad have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book 'Prince Bertram the Bad'. The search results primarily discuss the author's personal life and other works, rather than content specific to this book.
