Be A Knight, Do It Right DVD Review

MIKE THE KNIGHT™ SET FOR MORE AMAZING ADVENTURES IN

BRAND NEW DVD ‘MIKE THE KNIGHT™: BE A KNIGHT, DO IT RIGHT!’

"Saddle-up and explore the enchanted realm of Glendragon with CBeebies favourite Mike the Knight! Join his companions Sparkie and Squirt and trusty steed Galahad, as the young knight-in-training embarks on more marvellous missions. Available from Monday 29^th July with an RRP of £12.99, Mike the Knight: Be a Knight, Do it Right! includes seven exciting episodes from the popular pre-school series."

We were very excited to review this DVD as we have recently enjoyed meeting Mike the Knight at Warwick Castle, and my own little knight in training Freddy is a big fan!

In this brand-new DVD, Mike sets out to be the best knight he can be.  In one episode,The Triple Trophy Triumph,  Mike discovers that winning isn't everything when he attempts to win three trophies in one day.  Other episodes include The New Castle, The Big Parade, The Knightly Welcome, The Wild Boar, The Great Rescue and Peace and Quiet.  Plenty of fun for little Mike the Knight fans this summer.

I really do like the life lessons that little ones learn as they watch Mike the Knight.  They learn all about things such as fairness, helpfulness, friendship and kindness through watching Mike doing his best to do it right. 

Little ones can learn to do it right, just like Mike, with a host of chivalrous DVD extras. This includes a modern-day version of the chivalrous code, a reward chart and a host of other downloadable activities. For more information on Mike the Knight visit www.miketheknight.com or connect with Mike online through Facebook and Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/miketheknightofficial

 

https://twitter.com/MiketheKnightUK

                  Mike the Knight™: Be a Knight, Do it Right!

     Release Date:                        29 July 2013

     RRP:                                     £12.99

     Running Time:                        84 minutes (approx)

               

     Format:                                  DVD

                 Certificate:                             U

     Available from:                      All good retailers and www.amazon.co.uk

                

Tree Fu Tom Coming To DVD

Travel with Tom to Treetoplis for Seven Magical Adventures

Pre-schoolers can take a trip into an enchanted world of Treetopolis where movement creates magic as the very first Tree Fu Tom DVD is released on October 22nd 2012.  Join Tom and his trusty sidekick Twigs, who is an acorn sprite, as they embark on adventures and overcome epic challenges harnessing the spectacular power of Tree Fu.

Tom is an ordinary boy until he puts on his magic belt and transforms himself into a magical superhero.  Children are encouraged to join in with the Tree Fu moves to help Tom use Big World Magic to avert disasters and save his friends.

The moves are developed from therapeutic techniques that are used to help children with movement disorders, but are also designed to assist and enhance the development of all children at a crucial time in their growth.  But best of all, they are a lot of fun which makes children love joining in with them.

Freddy has been a Tree Fu Tom fan ever since he first saw it on CBeebies.  He is a very active child and loves to jump up to do the Tree Fu moves and interact with the TV show.  So having a 154 minute DVD featuring seven exciting episodes is just perfect for him if he ever wants to embark on a bit of Tree Fu!

Tree Fu Tom: Tree Fu Go features the vocal talents of David Tennant and Sophie Aldred.  The mix of live action and animation makes the show really magical to its young audience.  We have had a sneaky peek of the DVD and I love that we can just dip in and play an episode and get Freddy his Tree Fu fix at anytime.  It's such a fun show with great characters and lots of energy, keeping little ones entertained and active.  I love watching Freddy doing his Tree Fu!

The Episodes on the DVD are:

MAY THE BEST BERRY WIN

SQUIZZLE QUEST

ZIGZOO THE ZERO

SO LONG GREENHORNS

HIDE & SQUEAK

WISHFUL THINKING

ZIGZOO'S ROBOT

RRP: £9.99 or £12.99 with a Tom figurine in a special limited edition version.

Poppy Cat Comes to CITV and ITV1

Joanna Page's Purr-Fect Role As The Voice Of Poppy Cat in New ITV1 and CITV Series

Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page has taken on an animation role to win the hearts and minds of pre-schoolers across the UK, voicing Poppy Cat in the new CITV and ITV1 pre-school series.  Poppy Cat will air every Saturday and Sunday on both channels from 5th May at 7am.

Poppy Cat is based on the award-winning book series created by Lara Jones that has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide since first being published in 2003.  The series features 26 eleven minute episodes involving stories of friendship and fantasy play as seen through the eyes of Poppy's owner, a little girl called Lara.  Each story is a celebration of adventure as Poppy Cat and her friends embark on fanciful journeys through fantastical lands.

Joanna Page says:

"... everybody loves Poppy Cat; the books have been such a success. So to actually play Poppy Cat is such an honour – I’m over the moon.  I love Poppy Cat because she's strong, she's determined, she's not scared of anything, she's very brave, she's lovely and kind, she looks after her friends and she doesn't back down from anything - and I think I have some of those qualities!  It's just really exciting to play a cat who is so strong and really up for it."

Freddy is almost three and loves Poppy Cat.  He  is totally engaged with the colourful characters and the gentle animation.  The adventures are very imaginative and he loves the way Poppy and her friends work together to sort things out.  The attention to detail makes it visually appealing and Freddy giggles at the funny antics of Poppy, Alma, Zuzu and the gang. The episodes are just the right length of time to hold a toddler's attention.  The focus on friendship, social and emotional themes are familiar and relevant to pre-schoolers who are encouraged to use their imaginations to solve problems and pursue their goals.

So be sure to tune in at weekend mornings from May 5th and share the joy of Poppy Cat with your little ones.  The first episode to air is "Tricky Cricket", a hot air ballooning adventure that sees Poppy and her friends trying to find a place where Zuzu's new cricket will like to sing! 

Visit poppycat.com for more information.