Do You Have Magic Hands?

I watched Magic Hands on CBeebies the other day, when my grandson was playing.

Camilla Arnold is the writer, director and producer of Magic Hands.

The theme tune is catchy, the animation basic.

                                                           

Magic Hands is a children’s poetry series for young children that features animation; it’s translated using British Sign Language.

Ashley, Donna, Aimee and Simon feature in different episodes signing and acting out the poem. They pick and create pictures out of the air to tell the story; remarkable if only real life was like that!

In my opinion, it’s unique, not sure about some of the poems that are read out; some don’t rhyme and children like rhyme.

Perhaps a future series children could be encouraged to write poems to send in; to be animated, read and acted out by child actors?

My final thought; it’s a great introduction to poetry for young children.

What do you think?  

What’s A Kerwhizz?

I watched Kerwhizz on CBeebies the other day when my grandson was sleeping.

The theme tune is catchy, the CGI animation is great.

                                                    

Kerwhizz is a live action animated quiz show for children.

Jacob Scipio features as the presenter or should I say Kerwhizzitor of the game show.

                                           

The quiz show starts off with the Kerwhizzitor asking questions for the team; Ninki, Twist and Kit to answer; afterwards they race against each other in pods cheered on by children.

My favourite character is the Kerwhizzitor; he’s very enthusiastic and tells bad jokes it’s very entertaining.

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

In my opinion, it’s a great children’s quiz game that encourages teamwork and leadership; it’s also educational.

My final thought; its fast past and enjoyable to watch – so keep up!

Watch the series and tell me what you think?  

What’s A Neuron?

I watched Nina and the Neurons on CBeebies the other day.

Although the children's programme is aimed towards four to six year old's my two year old grandson enjoys watching it; maybe he’ll be an engineer or scientist one day?

                                                       

The show Nina and the Neurons is produced by Lucille McLaughlin.

This drama series features Katrina Bryan who plays Nina; experiments are conducted with the assistance of children together with the Neurons; five animated characters that represent her senses, Luke her sight, Belle her hearing, Ollie her smell, Felix her touch and baby Bud her taste.

At the beginning of the programme children ask a question; Nina invites them to join her and try out some experiments to find out the answer.

My favourite character is Nina she’s full of energy and is always smiling.

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

In my opinion it’s a great show to watch, very educational and is also interesting for adults too!

My final thought; the ‘Go Engineering Song’ is great, it’s got the good feel factor.

When Nina starts singing so do I, if everyone sang the 'Go engineering song' in the morning it would definitely put a smile on your face!

Watch Nina and tell me what you think?  

Why Are Muddy Puddles Fun?

I watched Peppa Pig on Channel 5 with my grandson; he got really excited when it came on.

                                                         

Peppa Pig is an animated children’s series, created and directed by Mark Baker and Neville Astley; produced by Phil Davies.
                                               

The theme tune is catchy, the animation is great.

This animated children’s series is about a young pig called Peppa, her family and friends and their daily activities with some fun thrown in.

My favourite character is George he’s so cute.

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

In my opinion, it’s fun for young children; it shows friendship and family.

My final thought, I don’t agree with letting young children jump in muddy puddles although, it looks like fun when Peppa and her friends do it, however it can be a disaster especially when you’re at a wedding in your best clothes!

What do you think?  

What Is A Rasta Mouse?

I watched Rastamouse on CBeebies some time ago, my grandson really likes the series.

Rastamouse is a stop motion children’s series. It was created by Genevieve Webster and Michael De Souza.                                     

The children’s series is about a crime fighting reggae band called Da Easy Crew featuring Rastamouse, Scratchy and Zoomer.

The theme tune is catchy; it’s definitely worth watching the children will love it. 

The programmes start with President Wensley Dale contacting the Easy Crew in order to solve a mystery.

Once the mystery is solved, the culprit is made to pay for his crime by helping the community, or should I say make a bad thing good!

My favourite character is Rastamouse; he is a logical mouse that likes to help everyone especially the little orphans; his music is good too!

In my opinion this series sends a positive message to children; the culprit in each series has to make good the bad thing they had done, encouraging them to change their ways.

My final thought, Rastamouse is a positive role model; we need more Rastamouse’s in the world, are you one?

Where’s ZingZilla Island?

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

ZingZilla is a children’s series that feature primates that live on ZingZilla Island.

                                                             

It was created by Steve Cannon, Alan Robinson and Barry Quinn and written by Simon Davies.

The theme tune is very catchy, the series bright, furry and colourful.

The children’s series feature Primates, Zak, Tang Pansee and Drum they introduce new types of music, sounds or instruments; sometimes they have dancers.

Once the last coconut has fallen you know its time for The Big Zing; the new instrument or piece of music is played and that sound is entwined with the ZingZilla band.

Children dance at the big Zing which encourages children watching to do the same; my grandson has started copying when he sees the children dancing.

My favourite characters are the flamingo birds they harmonize so well.

In my opinion it’s a great introduction to music, educational, fun and entertaining to watch.

My final thought: I wouldn't let DJ Loose anywhere near my tapes!

What do you think?