Are you a Lola or a Charlie?

I like to watch Charlie & Lola when it comes on the television but my grandson prefers to play with his cars!

Charlie & Lola is an animated children’s programme that is shown on CBeebies.

This series is based on the books written and created by Lauren Child.

                                                       

The stories are about a brother and sister and their bond with each other.

Charlie has a little sister called Lola.

Lola is a very annoying little sister she likes to get her own way all the time.

Charlie likes to please his little sister but sometimes it can be quite difficult.

Personally I think Lola is quite spoilt, however with that said she always tries to put things right once Charlie reasons with her.

My favourite character is Charlie he is a well behaved little boy; he has a softly spoken voice and is very diplomatic when dealing with his little sister Lola.

Charlie is a caring brother, he loves his sister very much; not at all like me and my brother when we were younger!

It makes me laugh when Lola can’t get her own way or things go wrong; well that’s what happens when you behave badly!

It’s worth watching, the children will love it. 

In my opinion it is very educational, shows friendship and love between a brother and sister.

My final thought: is that there are many Lola’s in this world but not enough Charlie’s!

Are you a Lola or a Charlie? 

What do you think?  

Is Charley Bear Mischievous?

I watched Little Charley Bear with my grandson the other morning.

Little Charley Bear is an animated children’s programme that is shown on CBeebies.

It was created and produced by Daniel Pickering and is narrated by James Corden.

                                      

The animation is very good, the narration works well and the theme tune is lovely to sing along too.

This delightful children’s programme features a little bear called Charley who uses his imagination to go on adventures with his toy friends Bellarina, Caramel, Frozo, Midge, Niblet and Rivet.

My favourite character has to be Charley he is really cute, cuddly and sometimes mischievous, he is very much like my grandson.

It’s worth watching, young children will love it. 

In my opinion this children’s programme is really good it will nurture a child’s imagination. It also shows friendship between toys!

My final thought: if toys can come alive using a child’s imagination; then could I use my imagination to make the car wash it self?  

Now that’s wishful thinking!

Or is it, what do you think?  

Is Mike a Knightly Name?

I watched Mike the Knight yesterday with my grandson, he loves watching it and he’s not even two yet.

Mike the Knight is an animated children’s programme that is shown on CBeebies.

It was created by Alexander Bar and written by Marc Seal.

                                                

The animation is great and the theme tune catchy; the stories are opened by a minstrel who starts the story off with a song.

It’s a wonderful children’s television series about a trainee knight called Mike and his horse Galahad who likes to help his friends. The story lines are based on medieval times with dragons and castles.

Mike is always eager to help but instead messes things up; he always makes things right by the end.

My favourite character has to be Mike’s sister Evie she is really sweet and has a pet frog called Mr Cuddles who is also her best friend.

Evie is a trainee wizard and practices spells, unfortunately she’s not very good at it and things always go wrong!

It’s worth watching, the children will love it. 

In my opinion I think it’s a lovely children’s history programme with lots of humorous medieval elements.

My final thought: did Corgi’s exist in medieval times or did the dragons eat them? 

Also is Mike really a knightly name?

What do you think?  

Where Does Abney & Teal Live?

I watched the delightful children’s series Abney & Teal the other day with my grandson.

Abney & Teal is shown on CBeebies.

The writer and illustrator is Joel Stewart; the series is produced by Ragdoll Productions.

                                                        

Abney & Teal are rag dolls that are bought to life through animation.

They live on an island in the middle of a big city with their friends.

As an adult I found the start of Abney & Teal a bit dated, however once the programme started it was very enjoyable to watch.

My favourite character has to be Bop the Elephant Seal, he lives in the river, blows bubbles and drinks tea from a tea cup.

The character Neep makes me laugh he looks like a Turnip and always gets up to mischief. 

I also have to mention Toby Dog who likes to play a tune and the Poc Pocs that look like they are made out of wood! Not sure what they are?

It’s worth watching the children will love it. 

In my opinion the stories are wonderfully told and lovely to watch, the animation works well with the rag dolls.

My final thought: how nice it would be to live on an island in the middle of a big city, eating porridge and drinking tea all day with my friends.

What do you think?  

What Type of Animal is a Boj?

I watched Boj with my grandson last week, it’s an animated children’s series with a very catchy theme tune.

Boj is voiced by Australian actor Ziggy Badans and is an animated children’s television series that is being shown on CBeebies.

It was created by Claire Underwood, Dave Ingham and David Hodgson.

                                                           
Boj is a very happy little animal he lives underground with his family and likes playing with his friends and making them laugh.

At the end of a series Pop sings and plays his guitar, the music is not to my taste, but that shouldn’t stop you from singing along if you want to.

It’s worth watching, the children will like it.

In my opinion the animation seems dated but still works very well.

My final thought: the series is very informative and educational, however I'm still not sure what type of animal Boj is?

What do you think?  

Is a Hot House the same as a Green House?

I watched Bob the Builder with my grandson last week.

Bob the Builder is an animated children’s programme that is shown on CBeebies.

It was created by Keith Chapman.

As an adult I found Bob the Builder to be very informative and enjoyable it’s changed a lot since I was a kid, the models are great.

                                                     
My favourite character has to be Bob. He works so hard and never shouts at his team or at the trucks when things go wrong. What a lovely guy.

A favourite episode of mine is called “Lofty’s Banana Tree,” in Season 7, episode 7, written by Simon Nicholson.

Lofty wants to help Bob and his team build a hot house for some tropical plants he also wants to look after his special friend the Banana Tree. Lofty finds out its not easy to do both!

It’s worth watching, the children will love it. 

In my opinion I have found all the Bob the Builder series to be very informative and educational it’s a great children’s series.

Bob is so clever he can make anything, I wonder if he can make a time machine, to visit the past, present or future.

My final thought: I would not let a truck look after my beloved potted plant, would you?

What do you think?