There was a time, years ago, when Andy and I were living in Germany with the army. He was often away, and I was raising our three children in a world that felt a long way from home.
I’ll never forget one particular day.
Money was tight, I had some minced beef in the freezer. My friend had a few potatoes and onions.
So we joined forces, made a cottage pie big enough for both families, and ate together while the children played.
It didn’t cost anything extra. But it meant everything.
That’s the kind of support I’ll always remember, the unspoken, unpolished, we’re-in-this-together kind.
And now, all these years later, as Andy and I build Weebert’s World, a children’s brand full of imagination, scrap-built robots, and joyful storytelling, we haven’t forgotten how tough some days can be.
So if you’re a parent (especially a mum) reading this on a Saturday with small people to entertain and not a lot of change in your pocket, this one’s for you. 💛
You don’t need a book. You don’t need a plan.
Start with:
“Once upon a time, there was a robot who…”
Then let your child add the next line. Then you. Then them.
Before you know it, you’ll have invented a new Bert, a talking chicken, and a dinosaur that lives under the stairs.
Imagination doesn’t cost a thing, and it’s worth everything.
Open the junk drawer, the recycling box, the old bits-and-bobs tray.
Give them glue (or tape) and let them build a robot. Don’t worry about what it looks like, the weirder, the better.
Then give it a name. A job. A voice.
(Ginge the chicken says all robots should be kind to animals.)
Yes, we have a YouTube channel with free story readings and short animations, starring Weebert and friends.
👉 Just search Weebert’s World on YouTube and hit subscribe, it’s free, always.
Whether it’s Weebert Has an Adventure or Barbara the flying sheep, these stories are made to spark ideas and giggles.
Get out paper, crayons, or whatever you’ve got.
Let them draw their own Bert character. What’s it made from? What’s its special skill? What does it do when it’s bored?
Then (if they’re happy to share), take a picture and email it to us we’d love to see it. You never know, their Bert might inspire a new story…
We’ve created printable Weebert-themed activity sheets — drawing prompts, imagination boosters, STEM play ideas all free on our website.
You can find them at weebertsworld.com on the Kid Zone page
No subscriptions, no catches, just a little extra support from us to you.
I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but I’ll say it anyway:
If the kids are in mismatched socks, the living room’s a bit of a mess, and dinner might be beans on toast again, you’re doing brilliantly.
If you’re finding ways to play, imagine, and laugh, even in the middle of the chaos, you’re winning.
And if you’re looking for a little help, a bit of creativity, or a place where your child’s imagination can fly… you’re always welcome in Weebert’s World.
We’ll bring the stories, the robot friends, and the chicken who thinks she’s a dog.
You bring yourselves, exactly as you are.
Love,
Lotty
(and Andy, and Ginge and Weebert, and Barbara the Sheep)
