Somewhere out there, on a distant small blue planet the Clangars are starting to whistle again!

This festive favourite, is the creation of childrens author Raymond Briggs. In 1982 "The Snowman" was given life when it was commissioned by CH4 as an animated film, featuring the iconic song "walking in the Air". Now every December, CH4 show this all time classic, enchanting each new generation along the way.

This cheeky chap was originally created by Brisol Company - Aardman Animations and was taken from the popular Wallace and Gromit film "A close shave". In 2007 the BBC decided to commission a Childrens Animation using the flambouyant character from the film - Shaun the Sheep. Flock and Roll!

Created from the imagination of Childrens author Jim Helmore and bought to life by Karen Wall, meet the new "Kid on the block" soon to be a classic.

The adventures of Tin Tin, were first published in 1929 by Belgian, Georges Remi, under the pseudonym of Herges. From there, the story of the intrepid Belgian reporter Tin Tin, and his trusty white fox terrier dog - Snowy, went global. It has since been developed into comics and books as well as being adapted for radio, tv, theatre and more recently film

The very hungry Caterpillar was the inspiration of Childrens author Eric Carle. Even though this much loved character only appears in one book, his image and name have become a modern classic

These popular clay animation characters created by Nick Parks of Aardman Animation have developed a universal following

If you are looking for the high pitched, Singing Mice, or a Yawning Cuddly Bagpuss, or perhaps a warming Hot Water Bottle Cover or Night Dress Case, then look no further than Posh Paws splendid Bagpuss Range.

Beatrix Potter - The author and creator of Peter Rabbit and his many friends has reached much global acclaim and popularity.

A cheerful fun loving multi-coloured patchwork elephant from the very popular childrens picture books by David McKee.

A white cat featuring a red bow, created by Japanese Yuko Shimizu for Sanrio in 1975 - now a global icon.

Appearing in the Peanuts comic strip by Schultz in 1950, this white beagal - Snoopy - with the black ears has gone universal.

What do a documentary wildlife show and a mascot for a website comparison site have in common? The now iconic meerkat!

This much-loved British Bear , Paddington, was born in 1958 by author Michael Bond and has gone on to world domination

Starting in 2004 this popular pre-school cartoon series features Peppa, her family and animal friends, through their daily dilemmas

Rupert bears appearance in a comic strip in 1920 by Mary Tourtel lead this yellow checked trouser wearing bear to international stardom.

In 1969 a pioneering educational tv show with colourful puppet characters by Jim Henson began, and history was made

Created by author A.A. Milne in 1926 and later animated by Disney, this well-loved bear continues to blossom globally