Saturday, 18 July 2020
2020 - The Call Of The Outback
It's all been revealed now - through the beginning of 2020, something has been calling me. Through Bluey and Transformers Cybertron, I have now found my purpose: until November, I'll do works themed around Australian culture and folklore. They include Me, You, And Transformers Cybertron and The 'Hood, my TV series for ABC Kids and ABC Me - and most possibly the ABC network. I hear your call, Australia, and now I'm answering it!
When You See The 'Hood: Survival On ABC iView
This is what happens when you encounter the The 'Hood special 'Survival' on ABC iView, Australian mates:
Things You'd Expect To Find In My Sybil Somerset Files Books
I.B.F.Fs: Bandaged & Beautiful
I am eager to understand why Cleo spends time in the bathroom, so I use her beauty routines to show her how being wrapped in bandages makes her the person she is today.
I.B.F.Fs: Luke The Dog
Convinced Kipper and Luke are becoming each other, I make Luke spend the day as a dog.
Four Seasons With The I.B.F.Fs
Four charming segments showing the I.B.F.Fs and me playing together in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
I.B.F.Fs In The House
When my mum rents a holiday home for the Summer holidays, the I.B.F.Fs tag along for a Summer I'd never forget.
Me, You, And My Little Pony: Peek-A-Boo Minty
Similar to the Waybuloo Lau-Lau toy, Minty plays peek-a-boo with your child and sings three different songs and nursery rhymes.
Me, You, And Rugrats In Paris: Fifi's Lavender Bubble Bath & Perfume
Lavender-scented kids' toiletries tying in to the release of Me, You, And Rugrats In Paris, with Fifi the poodle on the packaging.
Me, You, And Rugrats In Paris Cologne
Fresh-scented kids' cologne, with Me, You, And Rugrats In Paris characters like Furaha, Spike, Fifi, Cheezi, Tu and Octa on the packaging.
Little Friends: Twinkle Wish Adventure Strawberry Starshine Chocolate
Strawberry-flavoured chocolate bar to tie in with the release of the first Little Friends film, with young Minty, Ruff the dog and Red the bird on the packaging, which is pink with yellow stars.
I.B.F.F Diaries: The Best Playdate Ever
An original book based on the I.B.F.F Diaries films. The I.B.F.Fs are all set up for the best playdate ever when they hear Mike, May-Li, Sula, Coco and Pando will be joining CBBC and CBeebies' annual get-together. But when plans fail, the gang get creative.
I.B.F.F Diaries '17 - 5/5/17 - Squawkencluck At The Duck Pond/Slime Fight
The kids join Professor Squawkencluck in feeding the ducks at the duck pond, and later join all of CBBC in a slime-making masterclass. When Resus throws slime at Jas, this culminates in an epic slime fight!
I.B.F.F Diaries '17 - 16/6/17 - The I.B.F.Fs Have Breakfast Together Before Playing Hide & Seek
Just like Truc and Anushka in Where In The World, Tiny and Small visit CBBC to have breakfast with their big kid friends before they play hide and seek together. Soon, all of CBBC gets involved and everyone has found a hiding place.
I.B.F.F Diaries: Adventures Through The Wonderland Portal
Wonderland is in danger from the brutal Wonder Factory, and the I.B.F.Fs are summoned to save both this magical place and the world.
I.B.F.F Diaries: Favourite Moments
Using the characters' drawings and told in their own words, these two books, one themed to CBBC and one to CBeebies, showcases highlights from both channels up to 2018 as told by the I.B.F.Fs and their friends.
My Hey You What If Questions
I ask questions about how to make my life better, based on the CBBC show Hey You What If.
The World Of Me, You, And...: One Pride, One Family
A Me, You, And...guide book. Furaha introduces us to members of her family, and other brave, friendly and courageous lions you'd expect to find in her homeland, whether warrior or curious youngster.
I.B.F.F Diaries: Wonderland Tour Lift-The-Flap Book
The I.B.F.Fs take you aboard the Wonderland Tour Bus and take you for a tour around Wonderland, with lots of lift-the-flap surprises along the way.
I.B.F.F Diaries '17: The Blushberry Blob Cake Tree Book
The I.B.F.Fs take Wufflebump and the other young monsters through the Wonderland Portal, and Hiccup, Toothless and their friends follow behind. Once there, they encounter a tree which grows Blushberry Blob Cakes. Since there's so many, they decide to share the cakes.
I.B.F.F Diaries: Tiny & Small's Twirlyscreen Drawing Book
Using the Twirlywoos' Twirlyscreen and suggestions from their CBeebies friends, Tiny and Small show you how to draw simple things using shapes, dots and more.
Me, You, And Transformers Cybertron - Starscream Spanks Koba
A scene in the film where Starscream spanks Koba for being nice to Sideways.
MYATC: Moments Together - Koba & Sideways/Quiet Time Tips
A scene in Moments Together featuring Koba and Sideways floating in space and in water, and tips for parents on how to spend quiet time with their children, with tips on massage, dimming the lights, bubbles, nature and more.
Mildred & Luella: Straight Outta Cackles'
A spin-off of I.B.F.F Diaries. Mildred and Luella embark on a series of wild adventures in and out of Cackles' Academy. They visit a miniature town, perform a spell to make Miss Hardbroom's garden grow, re-enact a classic Worst Witch episode and float away on a bunch of balloons.
Me, You, And Transformers Cybertron: Our Protectors books
Furaha, Upendi, Nakona, Lanka, Allie and Haraka talk about their Autobot protectors and why they act like members of the family to them, showing them how they care for them and protect them in times of battle, and how they play for them when they're not fighting the Decepticons.
I.B.F.Fs: I Love You So Much
I Love You So Much is a heartfelt storybook about a little girl's love for her imaginary best friends.
The World Of Me, You, And...: A World Of Friends
A Me, You, And...guide book. Furaha introduces us to her best friends and their own friends and tells us no matter how different we are, we're all friends in the same family.
Me, You, And My Little Pony Rubber Ring Bath Toys: Furaha, Minty & Rarity
Bath toys of Furaha, Minty and Rarity wearing rubber rings round their waists which can float on water.
Leapfrog Presents: Mildred & Luella & The Halloween Festival
A Leapfrog reading book based on the third segment in Mildred & Luella: Straight Outta Cackles'.
Me, You, And Rugrats In Paris: Fifi & Octa's Guide To France
Using real life photographs of Paris and France, this book sees Fifi and Octa tell you everything you need to know about France, and then show you how to speak French with a few simple phrases.
I.B.F.F Diaries '17 - 4/4/17 - Ferne & Rory Take The Gang To A Dog's Home
Ferne and Rory decide to take the I.B.F.Fs to the Battersea Dogs' & Cats' Home to see how millions of pets are looking for a home, but Tiny accidentally lets out the animals!
I.B.F.F Diaries '17 - 10/5/17 - Tiny Makes Breakfast, Small Helps Dr. Ranj & Baby Soup Dragon Tries A New Sport
Tiny, Small and Baby Soup Dragon want to be just like Maia in Our Family, so they go off to do three separate tasks. Tiny tries to make breakfast for everyone - with messy results - Small is Dr. Ranj's helper for the day, and Baby Soup Dragon tries out a new sport - crazy golf!
Making Me A Character In I.B.F.F Diaries Films
I talk about how I become a character who lives next door to CBBC and CBeebies in the I.B.F.F Diaries films.
I.B.F.F Diaries '15: The Best Halloween Ever - 22.10.15 - The Magic Food & The Weight Loss Potion
Watching Scooby Doo & The Samurai Sword, the Scooby Gang discuss how magic food and a weight loss potion helped Scooby and Shaggy outsmart the ninjas in the films.
I.B.F.F Diaries '15: Best Halloween Ever 'Dr. Skulley' Teaser
A teaser for I.B.F.F Diaries '15: Best Halloween Ever featuring a scene from the first Scream Street episode, and dialogue which states "And now, the world's boniest teacher, Dr. Skulley, will speak the first beautifully constructed line of Scream Street!"
I.B.F.F Diaries '17 - 5.4.17 - Surprise Cards & A Fish & Chip Dinner
I decide to make friendship cards for the I.B.F.Fs and their friends and send them to CBBC and CBeebies, but that afternoon everyone has a fish and chip supper, with Danger Mouse complaining there's no melted cheese on his. Eventually, the gang get Danger Mouse to try something new - one without any melted cheese.
I.B.F.F Diaries '17 - 11.5.17 - A Party For Me & The Annoying Yet Useful Kazoo
Everyone decides to hold a party in honor of me, with the I.B.F.Fs providing the honors. But someone is blowing his or her kazoo, annoying people in the process! The gang attempt to uncover the masked kazoo player and get him to realize the kazoo can be useful after all.
I.B.F.F Diaries '17 - 19.6.17 - Tiny & Small At A Nursery School
Inspired by Tyra in Where In The World, Tiny and Small visit a nursery school to sing, dance and have a delicious lunch the same way it happened in the show. However, they can only appear at breaktimes and have to hide whenever the children reappear!
The Arthur Diaries: Birthday Blowout & Alien Sleepover
Classic Arthur episodes retold in a diary fashion, with D.W. doing an entry based on the time she got lost in the mall.
I.B.F.F Diaries: Songs About Our Friends
An album with two discs featuring songs about the I.B.F.Fs' friends from CBBC and CBeebies, each in a different musical style - for example, Arthur's song has elements of the Arthur theme song.
I.B.F.Fs: Let's Help You Out!
An album full of songs providing useful tips on little subjects we are curious about in life, like brushing our teeth, washing our hands and tidying our rooms.
I.B.F.F Diaries: Adventures Through The Wonderland Portal: Virtual Wonderland Tour Bonus Feature
Inspired by virtual Disney games, the I.B.F.Fs take us through a tour of Wonderland, with the viewers choosing which direction they want the tour bus to go.
Chester's Bad Day
My first novel. Chester is so angry after a typical day in his life goes wrong that he runs away from home and ends up in the forest, where he encounters a group of forest animals who need his help when an ancient artifact that has protected their home goes missing.
I.B.F.F Diaries: Buddy Bios
The stories of how Scooby and Shaggy and Hiccup and Toothless met are retold in picture book format. Shaggy gets Scooby as his tenth birthday present, while Hiccup encounters Toothless as a baby when he crash lands into the hospital.
I.B.F.Fs: Our Favourite Tree
The I.B.F.Fs spend time around their favourite oak tree, resting in the shade and climbing its branches.
MYATA: Love Stronger Than Muscle - Ua's Story About Furaha & Optimus Prime
After Optimus rescues Furaha from dying in the Arctic, there is a sequence inspired by the stories of Shel Silverstein, mainly The Giving Tree, in which an offscreen Ua tells the story of a lioness cub named Furaha who spends time with a big, gentle Autobot named Optimus Prime.
Me, You, And Digimon Tamers Wind-Up Toys
Wind up toy versions of Furaha, Calumon, Guilmon, Terriermon and Renamon.
Comfort Pure I.B.F.Fs Promotion
A promotion from Comfort Pure and Persil Non Bio themed around I.B.F.Fs, with free DVDs and books given to anyone who enters the code found on packs on the website.
The World Of Me, You, And...: Places We'll All Visit
A Me, You, And...guide book. Furaha introduces readers to the places in the world of Me, You, And..., from Cybertron to the Digital World to Ponyville to Care-A-Lot and more.
Me, You, And Digimon Tamers Soft Toys
Soft, cuddly toy versions of Furaha, Calumon, Terriermon, Guilmon, Renamon, Lopmon, Impmon and MarineAngemon.
Me, You, And My Little Pony Smoothies & Me, You, And Rugrats Yogurt & Fromage Frais
Fruit-flavoured smoothies - blackcurrant, strawberry and raspberry - with Furaha, Minty, Wysteria, Rarity and Pinkie Pie on the packaging, and kids' fromage frais with characters like Furaha and Spike on the lids.
Me, You, And...Airing On Treehouse TV & YTV In Canada
I talk about how Me, You, And...will air in Canada on Treehouse TV and, just like The Lion King, on YTV.
My Comics Featuring In The Beano & Disney Junior Magazines
I talk about how my I.B.F.Fs, The 'Hood and Bluey comics will feature in the Beano and Disney Junior Magazine.
A Boy Called Max
A children's novel based on the Where The Wild Things Are book and film. Max is summoned to the Wild Things' island to settle a prophecy and bring peace to the last remaining inhabitants of the island.
I.B.F.F Diaries Greetings Cards
Comic strip-style greetings cards featuring the I.B.F.Fs and their CBBC and CBeebies friends.
Our Guide To The Dumping Ground, By The I.B.F.Fs & Arthur
The I.B.F.Fs talk about The Story Of Tracy Beaker, Tracy Beaker Returns and The Dumping Ground in their own words, but since Arthur is friends with Tracy Beaker he knows more about the Dumping Ground more than anyone in Elwood City.
Me, You, And The Rugrats Movie Orange Juice
Low-calorie orange juice with no bits, featuring Me, You, And The Rugrats Movie characters like Furaha, Spike, Chuckie and Angelica on the packaging.
Me, You, And My Little Pony - Furaha's Scooter & Minty's Flower Carriage
Furaha rides a scooter, and what she's pulling is Minty riding like a princess in a Cinderella-like flowery carriage.
Little Friends: Fun In Dragon Land Colouring Book
This book invites viewers to colour in magical, fun-filled pictures of the Little Friends having fun with their dragon companions and Cassie, Ord, Zak and Wheezie in Dragon Land.
Me, You, And Care Bears: Journey To Joke-A-Lot: Welcome To Joke-A-Lot book
Furaha, Minty, Sonic, Tails and Knuckles take us on a tour around Joke-A-Lot and introduce us to some weird, fun and wacky places.
Me, You, And Care Bears: Journey To Joke-A-Lot - The Bumper Car Ride To Joke-A-Lot & Tour Of Joke-A-Lot
I explain two scenes in Me, You, And Care Bears: Journey To Joke-A-Lot based on two scenes in the original version of the film that I like.
I.B.F.Fs: Kipper's Tales storybook
A collection of five stories based on Kipper episodes 'The Rainbow Puddle', 'Cakes & Tails', 'The Swimming Pool', 'Arnold's Balloon Trip' and 'The Jumble Sale'.
Me, You, And Care Bears: Journey To Joke-A-Lot McDonald's Limited Edition Drink Cup Designs
McDonald's drink cups with a special limited edition design, with blue stripes and the characters from the film inside white, picture-like frames.
Me, You, And The Rugrats Movie KFC Limited Edition Chicken Bucket & Drink Cup Designs & Balloons
Special, limited edition Me, You, And The Rugrats Movie designs for KFC's chicken buckets, drink cups and balloons in celebration of the film's release, with Furaha and Spike sharing a meal of pizza and chicken wings on the chicken buckets.
Me, You, And Sonic X 'Tails Stands Over A Crib' Postcards
A postcard of Tails standing over a baby's cot.
Practising Bluey Journal Entries For When Bluey Season 2 Premieres On Disney Junior In The UK
I practise journal entries for when Bluey episodes from 'Dance Mode' AKA 'Street Dancing' up to 'Sleepytime' AKA 'Bingo-Delic' air on Disney Junior here in the UK.
The World Of Me, You, And...: What Have We Learned?
A Me, You, And...guide book. Furaha tells us about the lessons she's learnt on her adventures, from teamwork to loyalty to perseverance to empathy and most of all, friendship.
I.B.F.F Diaries '14 - Spending Christmas Like In Starring Tracy Beaker
Whilst everyone plans a Christmas surprise for Mitchell, Becky and Templeton, they spend time with me, Arthur, Buster, D.W., Tracy Beaker, Jody, Tyler, Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma. They spend time on an ice rink, chow down on croissants and hot chocolate and help Scooby-Doo overcome his habit of crying whenever he sees puppies up for adoption in the pet shop window. They also have fried eggs with chips and ketchup for Christmas dinner - best dinner ever!
Scooby Doo & Shaggy Using Their Santa & Rudolph Disguises In I.B.F.F Diaries '14
I get inspired by Chill Out, Scooby Doo to make Scooby Doo and Shaggy wear their Santa Claus and Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer costumes at one point in I.B.F.F Diaries '14: A Christmas Surprise.
Unikids
A preschool TV series about three unicorn siblings who explore their magical world, guided by their offscreen parents.
The Girl In The Back Row
The Japanese anime story of a girl and her cat who emerge from a high school student's computer into Tokyo, Japan, and try to fit in with society.
MYATA: The Continuing Tale - Furaha Gets Sick From Teleporting & Vomits
During the events of 'Vow', when Hot Shot is trying to take Furaha back to the Autobot base, she vomits right in front of him! Yuck!
Why I Like To Call Thomas' Sharon Miller Era 'Learn English With Thomas & Friends'
I discuss why I like to call the Sharon Miller era of Thomas & Friends 'Learn English With Thomas' due to the era's use of alliteration and rhyming.
My Dream About Uncle Muffin
I talk about a dream I had based on my favourite Kid-E-Cats episode 'Uncle Muffin' which includes sliding down the banister, pillow fights and bouncing on the sofa.
Little Friends: Princess Charm School - Wysteria's Guide To The Students & Classes At Princess Charm School
Young Wysteria takes us on a tour of Princess Charm School, introducing us to her new friends and presenting some of the wonderful classes there.
I.B.F.F Diaries '14 short: The I.B.F.Fs' Guide To Diets & Sharing
Scooby and Shaggy are just about to enjoy a feast at lunchtime when Mitchell and his friends arrive to tell them about the use of sharing and a proper diet.
I.B.F.Fs: I'm Not A Baby
Templeton loves his pyjama trunk, his favourite puppy book and his Funny Bunny, but when the other I.B.F.Fs start to think he's a bit of a baby when it comes to this stuff, he decides to give up - but I show him that no matter how old we are, it's okay to cherish what we loved as kids - even very young kids.
My Australian Counterpart's ABC Kids & ABC Me Journals
I talk about my Australian counterpart's ABC Me and ABC Kids journals, and how she'd alter the names of every episode of every show on these two favourite Australian networks.
To Be Continued...
The 'Hood: Stick With Imagination & Dads Can Be Anyone
Today's Bluey episodes on ABC Kids in Australia are Escape and Neighbours, and their alternate names are the names of the episodes of The 'Hood I'm going to showcase today.
Stick With Imagination
Spending the day at Bluey's house, the gang feel the neighbourhood has become far too noisy today, so they try to think up their own places in which to escape all the noise, hustle and bustle. Izzy and the big kids imagine a beach where they can relax in the warm sunshine. Tiny and Small imagine a musical, Fantasia-like wonderland where they can conduct their own tunes. And Bluey and Bingo imagine a valley with a giant tree clubhouse in the centre near a giant ball pit - the valley is ruled by kids and Bluey, Bingo and their friends can play whenever they want, and share in the fun together! But Mum and Dad have their own fantasy world only for grown-ups to escape to...
Dads Can Be Anyone
Dad, Mike, Alston, Niles, Major Clanger, Uncle Stripe and Lucky's dad go for a guy's night out, while Sue, Bella, Mother Clanger, Mum and Aunt Trixie have a girl's night in. As the men make their way through the night, there's only one problem - they keep switching identities! With help and advice from the dads of Luo Bao Bei and Elmo, the men realize that male family members can be anyone at any time, and that being this way makes them the best dads ever!
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