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This month CBeebies Special magazine celebrates the popular CBeebies programme, Something Special. The issue, on sale Wednesday 28 April, will feature Justin, Mr Tumble and friends as they discover the world around them with the aid of Makaton language and symbols. Makaton uses signs and symbols with speech to help children and families to communicate*.

The magazine will follow the same format as the television programme and is the first consumer magazine for children with communication difficulties. It will feature a note to adults explaining what Makaton is and how it is used throughout the magazine. Readers are then invited to join Justin as he visits exciting locations, including a farm and a beach. The magazine will come with a cute and cuddly Mr Tumble and also includeds colouring and sticker tasks, which will feature Makaton signs and symbols.

Andrea Turton, Editor of CBeebies Specials says: "Justin and Mr Tumble are hugely popular and well loved CBeebies characters and it's a pleasure featuring them in CBeebies Special. The magazine will introduce Makaton to both adults and children, outlining its benefits and how to use it effectively."

The magazine will be on sale until Tuesday 25 May. For more information on Makaton language please visit

NOTES TO EDITORS
* Makaton is a language programme that uses signs, symbols and speech to help people communicate. Makaton is used by children and adults who have learning or communication difficulties and by everyone who shares their lives: family members, carers, friends and professionals.

About CBeebies Special
CBeebies Special is a four weekly title and provides a platform for different CBeebies stars or themes to take centre stage for an issue at a time. Each magazine is priced at Β£3.50 and comes with a free gift and stickers to use throughout the magazine. CBeebies Special is part of the successful portfolio of popular pre-school titles, including CBeebies Weekly, CBeebies Art and CBeebies Animals, published by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Magazines.

Gemma Diaper

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