Ferry Boat Fred

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

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About the program

Year of production	1992
Classification advice
Rating	G
Consumer advice lines	None
Duration	5 minutes

Other information
Country of origin	Australia
Production Company	ABC

Synopsis

Ferry Boat Fred is the smallest ferry in Sydney Harbour, but that doesn’t stop him from having big adventures. Joined by a helpful pelican named Pete, a sleepy Koala captain and his big sister Kate, Fred and the other ferries have a fabulous time.

Points to consider

Words of caution

None

Positive aspects

episodes are very gentle and slow with much of the talking is done by a narrator
demonstrates taking pride in simple jobs and in what you can do without comparing yourself to others

Questions to ask

Do you think that Fred minds that he is the smallest boat in the harbour?
What are some good things about being smaller than others?