Francesco's Friendly World: The Gifts of Christmas

YMA recommendation

	Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Slapstick comedy; Accidental harm
Most suitable age range: 2-7

Availability

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About the movie

Synopsis

Inspired by the life of Francis of Assisi, Francesco’s Friendly World is an animated movie that teaches children to live with “happy hearts”. The Gifts of Christmas tells the traditional story of the birth of Jesus and conveys the message that love is the greatest gift of all.

Points to consider

Words of caution

Some slapstick comedy such as

• berries fall and land on a mouse’s head
• Paolo the donkey comes to a sudden halt and his riders all fall off.
  

Some accidental harm such as

• Anthony the lamb falls off a roof and into a bucket.

Positive aspects

• love
• compassion
• sharing
• helping others less fortunate

Questions to ask

• Do you think it was kind of the animals to give their gifts to people who needed them most?
• Why was Francesco happy that his friends had given his gifts to others?