Every parent has heard it at bedtime: “Mummy, leave the light on!” Children's fear of the dark is one of the most common childhood anxieties, affecting up to 90% of kids between ages 2 and 6. It’s not just cute or dramatic—it’s a deeply wired response that reveals fascinating truths about how young brains develop. In our latest story for kids, titled “Dark Doesn't Win When You Have Friends Like These”, we tap into that feeling of being scared of the dark.

Mike (aka Mr G) plays the loving, long-suffering father figure to five opinionated puppets: Joolz the bear, Pedro the bat, Claws the lobster, Robbie the robin and Bubbles the octopus.

In our latest video on Follow The Creatures Too, we dive headfirst into this musical magic. But this isn't just about entertainment—it's about the powerful science of how music and singing unlock early literacy skills.