Visitor from Toyland

It was a grand occasion. Everyone's favourite — Noddy was in town.

May 30, 2011 04:38 pm | Updated 04:38 pm IST - Chennai

Marieem Joann. Photo: Vivek Nagarajan

Marieem Joann. Photo: Vivek Nagarajan

Kids had a fun time when Noddy came to town. As they eagerly awaited his arrival, the kids entertained the audience by singing and dancing.

Soon, Noddy appeared in his blue cap and colourful attire, smiling and dancing. The event organised as part of the Landmark summer carnival in association with Chorion and Dream Theatre, was held in Landmark Store, Citi Centre.

Kids flocked around to greet Noddy and took photographs with him. The store has put up a collection of Noddy products for sale including Noddy story books, school bags, toys and other school stationary items.

Noddy, the fictional character created by the British children's author Enid Blyton, first appeared in the book Noddy Goes to Toyland in 1949. This was followed by a series of Noddy stories. These stories were adapted to theatre and an animated television series and soon they became the kids favourite.

Noddy, the little wooden boy, lives in a little house in Toyland and roams around in his little red and yellow taxi.

The kind and honest Noddy has a group of friends, but he runs into trouble often and struggles to come out of them.

SADHIYA , III, Rosary Matriculation School and

SIMRAN , II, and SUMAIYYA , L.K.G, Holy Angels School, were all smiles after greeting Noddy. “We took photographs with him. Noddy is our favourite. He is very cute.”

SAPNA , II, St. John's School: I like Noddy very much. He looks like my friend. I read Noddy books.

TEAGAN CHRISANN PETERS , (Three years), who was busy choosing Noddy products says, “I like to sing the Noddy songs.”

NIKHITHA , V, Chettinad Vidyashram: Noddy's costumes are attractive. I like his adventures.

MAREEM JOANN BROWNE , V, St. Joseph's School, Porur: Noddy books as well the cartoons are interesting.

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