Something Special: How are you Mr Tumble?

Justin's House is a great favourite with Harriet and I wouldn't mind having Robert the robot come and do my cleaning!

So we were eager to see Harriet's reaction to Something Special: How are you Mr Tumble? the fifth DVD of award-winning BBC series, Something Special.

Something Special: How are you Mr Tumble? is presented by Justin Fletcher and features eight episodes from Something Special, the inclusive magazine show broadcast daily on CBeebies.  Each episode focuses on everyday aspects of young children's lives and features clowning and tomfoolery from the irrepressible Mr Tumble and his friends Lord Tumble, Aunt Polly and Granddad Tumble.

Something Special uses Makaton – a language using signs and symbols to help people communicate – the series was originally devised for children with learning and communication difficulties but has become a huge hit with all pre-school viewers. In these episodes – brand new to DVD – Justin and his friends set off on exciting quests including a trip to the Forest of Dean and a sleepover in Mr Tumble’s garden.

I had never seen Something Special before but was immediately impressed with the content and the uplifting quality of the programme. Harriet who is two next month watched very attentively and clearly enjoyed the stories. Watching it more often I'm sure she'll start imitating the actions and joining in.

PWT rating:♥♥♥♥♥
 
Published by BBC Worldwide, Something Special - How Are You Mr Tumble? [DVD] is available from Amazon.