Nina's Little Fables (Sprout)

common sense media says

Gentle tales filled with life lessons for preschoolers.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this gentle show illustrates timeless fables with important life lessons for kids like respect, self-esteem, and problem-solving skills. The stories are brought to life in crisp, black-and-white designs that are as appealing to the eye as the narrators’ kid-friendly storytelling is to youngsters’ ears. What’s more, the show’s brief format (each tale is about five minutes long) makes it easy to limit kids’ TV time.

Educational value: Kids learn the importance of practicing patience, problem-solving, self-respect, and key life lessons.
Positive messages: Each story centers on an important life lesson like respect, modesty, or understanding.
Positive role models: All of the characters learn from their mistakes and find a way to improve their situations and help others.
Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about the lessons that the characters learn. What troubles did they have to overcome? Why was it hard for them to solve their problems? How did they finally succeed?
  • Kids: Did you like this show? How are the illustrations different from the ones you see in other shows?
  • Kids: What are some of your favorite stories? What, if anything, do you learn from them? What is important in a good story?

What's the story?

What's the story?
NINA’S LITTLE FABLES brings to life classic tales like The Lion and the Mouse. Narrated by Nina and Star from The Good Night Show, the show plays out like an illustrated book come to life, with pictures moving in time to the narrators’ words and scenes separated by the turning of a page. Each story centers on a life lesson that one of the characters must learn, including helpfulness, respect, and modesty.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Preschoolers and their parents will delight in every aspect of this soothing show, from the contrasting black-and-white illustrations to the relaxed narrative style that sounds very much like a parent reading a book to a child. The stories are brief and to the point (good news if you’re looking to limit TV time), and their positive messages will hit home with kids.

Even if your tots are already familiar with these timeless tales, Nina's Little Fables brings them to life in a new way that will encourage them to sit and listen once again. 

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: NR
Network: Sprout
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Sprout

This review was written by Emily Ashby
 
 

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i hate common ...
kid, 12 years old
 
rated R


kid, 12 years old
 
Iffy for 9-12 but no kids under 8 allowed


teen, 14 years old
 
Iffy for 9-12 but no kids under 8 allowed


kid, 11 years old
 
Iffy for 9-12 but no kids under 8 allowed

lindsay.havens
kid, 1 year old
 
Nina rocks! Family friendly. =D
I'm not really sure why there are comments on here about this show being R rated, because that is far from the truth. My 15 month old watches this at least twice a week and I've never seen anything bad on there. It's educational and family friendly. I think my son may have a crush on Nina =) Right now on sproutonline they are having a voting poll to choose Nina's new PJ's!!

kimberly21green
kid, 1 year old
 
love it

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parent of 17 year old
 
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