Is De Fabeltjeskrant appropriate for children?

# De Fabeltjeskrant Parental Guide This Dutch puppet and stop-motion series is a gentle, educational program with no concerning content—no violence, inappropriate language, or scary elements. It's well-suited for younger children and offers wholesome storytelling through creative animation techniques that have entertained generations since 1968.

What age is De Fabeltjeskrant suitable for?

Our verdict for De Fabeltjeskrant is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is De Fabeltjeskrant safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1968

Rating

Genre

Kids

Synopsis

Fabeltjeskrant [ 'faːbəɫcəskrɑnt] is a Dutch children's television series featuring puppetry and stop motion. Created in 1968 by Leen Valkenier and produced by Thijs Chanowski and Loek de Levita, it ended in 1989 and was broadcast on the Dutch channels NOS, RTL 4 and RTL 8 and on Belgian channel VRT. From 1973 to 1975 it was broadcast also in the United Kingdom, on ITV, with the title The Daily Fable.

Cast

Frans van Dusschoten

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Ger Smit

Elsje Scherjon

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

A classic puppet and stop-motion show from the 1960s with gentle pacing typical of children's programming from that era, likely calm and minimally stimulating by modern standards.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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