Is Your Postman A Hero?

I watched Postman Pat on CBeebies the other morning whilst waiting for my grandson to arrive.

Postman Pat was written and created by John Cunliffe and directed by Ivor Wood.

The Special Delivery theme tune is more modern; however the previous Postman Pat theme tune is still a favourite.                                                   

Postman Pat is an animated children’s programme about a delivery driver called Pat; he used to work for Royal Mail but now works for the Special Delivery Service.

Pat delivers parcels in his red delivery van to the residents of Greendale accompanied by Jess his black and white cat.

The day often starts well but doesn't last long, there's always a problem or unusual event for Pat to solve before his last special delivery of the day.

The story-lines are great and are enjoyable to watch.

My favourite character is Pat, he’s everyone’s hero.

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

In my opinion the older characters at the beginning made it look a little dated, however get past the start and you’ll find it’s been updated incorporating other cultures and disability, which is really great.

My final thought: Postman Pat is a wonderful children’s programme, that’s aged well.

Watch a series and tell me what you think?  

What’s A Shrinking Cap?

I watched Grandpa in My Pocket on CBeebies the other day, when my grandson was asleep.

Grandpa in My Pocket is a comedy drama series for older children.

It was written and created by Mellie Buse and Jan Page.

James Bolan features as the grandpa.

                                               

The storyline's are about a grandpa who has a magical cap that shrinks him when he puts it on his head; only his grandchildren know the secret of the shrinking cap.

When grandpa wears the shrinking cap, he becomes very tiny, small enough to fit into a pocket and can use his grandchildren’s toys bringing them to life, causing mischief and having great adventures.

It’s definitely worth watching, older children will enjoy it. 

In my opinion, it’s entertaining and fun to watch.

My final thought: where can I buy a hat like that, I could have so much fun with my grandson’s toys!

What do you think?  

It’s Lines for Dipdap!

I watched Dipdap on CBeebies the other day with my grandson.

Dipdap is a children’s series that was written and created by Steve Roberts.

It’s produced by Ragdoll Productions.

                                

Dipdap is a five minute animated children’s programme.

The story-lines feature a character called Dipdap and lines that draw objects around him.

The animation is simple but effective.

It's entertaining and different, some children may not like it.

In my opinion, I think it’s very creative in fact genius to come up with a simple character and draw simple lines to tell a simple story!

My final thought: it reminds me of an animated flip book, maybe I should have a go?

What do you think?  

What’s A Mim Mim?

I watched Kate and Mim Mim on CBeebies the other day with my grandson.

It was created by Scott and Julie Stewart.

                                                

The theme tune is catchy, the animation is great.

Kate and Mim Mim is an animated children’s series about a little girl and her purple toy bunny called Mim Mim, who wears goggles on his head.

Kate uses her imagination and spins herself and her purple rabbit around to enter an imaginary world called Mimiloo, where Mim Mim turns into a giant bunny.

In Mimiloo they have adventures with their friends, and sometimes Kate gets picked up and carried by Mim Mim.

My favourite character, has to be Mim Mim, he’s very purple and funny.

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

In my opinion, the character voices were a surprise, the voice of Kate is a little too high pitched for my ears and Mim Mim’s voice much different to what I expected.

I wasn’t impressed the first time I saw it, but it’s grown on me, my grandson likes Mim Mim.

My final thought: its a great children’s programme which captures the friendship between a child and their special soft toy.

Watch a series and tell me what you think?  

What’s A Squiggle?

I watched Get Squiggling Letters on CBeebies the other day, with my grandson.

My grandson has watched Squiglet since he was a baby; a giant smile always appears on his face when he hears the catchy theme tune and sees Squiglet on the television screen.

                                                                                               

The programme is called Get Squiggling Letters and is created and produced by

Jo Killingley.

This is a children’s alphabet programme, hosted by a very friendly monster called Squiglet.

On each episode three different letters are picked from the alphabet; Squiglet draw’s a picture in crayon with his squiggle stick on his squiggle pad that tells a story related to the letters chosen.

The theme tune is catchy, the animation is very good.

My favourite character is Squiglet he has a very bouncy walk, and is very colorful.

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

In my opinion the song is great for learning the alphabet it’s educational and fun.

My final thought: if a monster can squiggle then can I?

What do you think?  

Where Is The Furchester Hotel?

I watched The Furchester Hotel on CBeebies the other afternoon with my grandson, he loved it.

This children’s series is a puppet show with a lot of colour, singing and fur!

The theme tune is very catchy.

                                           

The stories are based on the mishaps at the Furchester Hotel.

The stories are comical, not sure if a toddler would understand but they made me laugh.

I have no favourite character as they are all great.

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

In my opinion it’s like watching a small part of Sesame Street especially as it includes the Cookie Monster and Elmo.

My final thought: it reminds me of Sesame Street; it’s a brilliant puppet show very educational and adult’s will either love it or hate it!

If you get the opportunity to watch a series then tell me what you think?