Tweenies - Song Time Is Fab-A-Rooney [1999]

The video is split into five different sections, each with a theme which unifies the songs, such as "Let's Pretend", "Counting Fun" or "Song Time Favourites". The "Copy Me" section is particularly entertaining, containing a rendition of "Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" that neither you nor your toddler will forget in a hurry.

From traditional tunes such as "How Much Is that Doggie in the Window?" to more contemporary songs, such as "Monster Nosh", there's plenty to keep children (one to five) amused. Plenty of movement, action, and singing, as well as favourite characters Bella, Milo, Jake, Fizz and, of course, Doodles the Dog, will give little legs, arms and lungs a good work-out, while the educational element of the activities will encourage number-recognition and counting, co-ordination and memory skills, as well as creativity, imaginative play and musical skills. No wonder toddlers are tired by the time the 25 songs are over.

With the Tweenies, song time really is "fab-a-rooney", and as an entertainment and educational tool, the video represents money you will never regret spending. --Lucie Naylor