What’s A Beastie?

I watched ‘Minibeast Adventures with Jess’ the other morning with my grandson. He liked the bugs!

The Minibeast Adventures with Jess series is shown on CBeebies and is written and produced by Claire Bradley.

This series is an excellent first nature series that introduces children to all types of bugs and insects.

Each episode show Jess with little helpers that go on adventures to look for insects out in the great outdoors.

Jess French is the host of the children’s series she’s great at explaining everything there is about the insect or bug found.

It’s a wonderful nature series for children of all ages.

In my opinion this series is very educational, it should be shown in schools, even I’ve learnt a lot by watching it.

My final thought; is that you never know what’s lurking in the garden or even outside your own front door?

Why not go and take a look and tell me what you found or watch an episode now and tell me what you think?

Why Do Clangers Whistle?

I watched the Clangers on CBeebies the other morning with my grandson.

The Clangers was created by Oliver Postgate. The series is narrated by Michael Palin.

The Clangers are a family of adorable knitted aliens that live on and inside a small blue planet; they look a tiny bit like an elephant with a trunk, but they have no ears, and they’re Pink in colour!

To communicate with each other they whistle; they also have some very unusual friends like the Soup Dragon and the Iron Chicken?

The stories and animation are great. The theme tune sounds quite dainty it reminds me of a merry go round.

This children’s series is very entertaining and also shows problem solving.

In my opinion it’s a lovely series that show family and friendship, you could say they’re a close knit family!

It reminds me of when I was a child; I never knew the Clangers were Pink as our television was a black and white set!

My final thought; if we communicated in whistles, what would the sound of a child’s frustration sound like? What do you think?

Watch an episode now and tell me what you think?

Can Tea Travel?

I watched Teacup Travels on CBeebies the other afternoon.

It was created and produced by Plum Films with support from Creative Scotland.

This children’s programme is based around historical fiction, with the stories being told by Charlotte and Elliott’s great aunt Lizzie, played by Gemma Jones.

When either Charlotte or Elliott visits their great aunt, they are invited to choose a tea cup from many that depict pictures.

Whatever illustration is shown on that tea cup, a story is then told about it, as they sip tea they’re swept into the magical adventure as the story is played out.

The actors, backdrops and props are fantastic; the show is very well put together.

It’s definitely worth watching. 

In my opinion, it’s a lovely children’s series that’s exciting to watch.

My final thought; it’s a great children’s drama, modern with a touch of oldie worldly.

Watch an episode now and tell me what you think?

Going To Big School?

I watched Time for School on CBeebies the other afternoon with my grandson.

This children’s reality series is filmed at two different schools, Holy island and Lowick first school. 

Time for School is narrated by Rebecca Keatley.

The theme tune is quite catchy and great to sing-along to.

This programme shows reception school children experiencing school life as it happens.

It’s filmed in such a way that it doesn't seem to affect the children as they enjoy school activities.

It’s definitely worth watching. 

In my opinion it’s a great series for young children to watch, especially if they are about to start school.

My final thought; it’s great to see the teachers helping children learn through play to make their time at school a happy and positive one.

Watch an episode now and tell me what you think?

What’s A Wussywat?

I watched Wussywat Clumsy Cat on CBeebies one morning, however my grandson had other plans he went off to play with his toys.

This children’s series is about an inquisitive cat that always gets into a muddle and his clumsiness gets him into trouble.

It’s narrated by Liza Tarbuck.

The illustrations and animation look great.

The story lines are fun, with a play on words, for example my favourite character is a Tortoise called Ortus.

Other characters in the series include Duckadile the Crocodile, Ird the Bird and Oggy the Doggy; now you know why pre school children are confused!

In my opinion, older children would love the story lines but may think it too babyish because of the characters names, as for pre school children they may not understand the story.

My final thought, I have never heard of a cat being called a ‘Wussywat’ before, have you?

Watch an episode now and tell me what you think?

Who’s Squawk?

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

This children’s programme is a game show that is themed around pirates, my grandson likes pirates.

The theme tune is very catchy and great to sing-along to.

Hosted by Gemma Hunt she enlists the help of four children who compete in a series of games to find her stolen jewels, hidden by pirates.

It’s fast, action packed and full of fun as the children race against the clock to search for the missing jewels.

Captain Stinker, Cook and Line the pirates are enjoyable to watch too, plus there’s a parrot called Squawk keeping an eye on everyone.

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

In my opinion, it’s one of the best children’s programmes that are fun and exciting to watch.

My final thought, they should make an adult version!

Watch an episode now and tell me what you think?