Besides the invaluable educational lesson that “Blue’s Clues” provides, they also set a good example by breaking through some very old stereotypes. Blue is a girl dog, and she is interested in all types of subjects from math to science to reading to art. She has lots of friends, one of whom is another dog – a boy named Magenta. Her other friends are a cadre of talking object, Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper (and their child Paprika), Slippery the Soap, Mailbox the mailbox, just to name a few. They, with the help of unseen children (we only hear them), help Steve figure out the three clues that Blue leaves all over the house and surrounding area.

We Just Got a Letter! We Just Got a Letter!
Like any popular show, “Blue’s Clues” merchandise is everywhere and in all forms imaginable. However, most of these products are really quite educational and continue to reinforcement the lessons seen on the television episodes.

For the fan who can’t get enough of the show, many episodes are available on VHS tapes. When the holidays get close, 'Blue's Clues - Blue's Big Holiday' is a great addition to the traditional holiday fare that’s usually available. The artsy fans will love the ideas they get from 'Blue's Clues - Arts & Crafts'. If a little brother or sister is on the way, then 'Blue's Clues - Blue's Big News - The Baby's Here!' is a good way to introduce the sibling-to-be to the idea of a larger family. Kids often notice when a person isn’t quite like others, and in 'Blue's Clues - All Kinds of Signs' Steve and Blue learn how to talk to deaf people in sign language.

In her first feature-length movie, 'Blue's Clues - Blue's Big Musical Movie', Blue and her friends are putting on a musical show in the backyard. But when Tickey-Tock, Blue’s duet partner, can’t sing, Steve (and the audience) has to figure out who her new partner is going to be by finding the clues she leaves. Although this is almost 80 minutes long, fans of the show will be riveted by the new songs as well as singing along with their old favorites from the TV show. And the 'Blue's Big Musical Movie' will keep the kids singing even after the movie is over. They can even keep track of the clues from their favorite shows using their own 'Blue's Clues Handy Dandy Notebook'.

From Our Friends
Blue’s many friends come over to play with 'Blue's Clues Pail & Shovel Set' at the 'Blue's Clues Playhouse'. The familiar shapes of Blue’s friends from the TV show will delight young fans as they act out their favorite scenes and create new interactions between the characters. 'Blue's Clues Make a Puzzle: Blue & Magenta' and 'Blue's Clues Felt Friends and Activity Felt Board' help with fine motor skills, as well as encourage creative storytelling. 'Telling Time With Tickety Tock (Blue's Clues)' is a fun way for kids to learn how to tell time – so they’ll figure out when Blue’s Clues comes on television all by themselves.

When 'Blue Skidoos to the Planets: 27 Stickers Inside! (Blue's Clues)', a regular handy, Dandy Notebook may not be enough if you want to go outside and look at the stars. Luckily the 'Blue's Clues Light-Up Handy Dandy Notebook' is available for any nighttime activities. And, when it comes time for 'Blue's Big Pajama Party (Blues Clues)' don’t forget your 'Blue's Clues Slumber Bag with Magenta' to snuggle in to.

Because We're Really Smart!
From 'Weather Games With Blue! (Blues Clues)', where learning about the seasons is done with several games, to understanding different tactile surfaces with 'Who Am I: A Book to Touch and Feel (Blue's Clues)', Blue has a definite hold over toddlers and pre-schoolers. The educational products extend into the computer age, too. Kids can practice their numbers ('Blue's Clues 123 Time Activities'), their letters ('Blues Clues ABC Time Activities (Jewel Case)'), and telling time ('Blue's Clues Learning Time') while also learning more about how computers work.

“Now It’s Time For So Long . . .:
Tired of those same old, same old kid’s songs. Blue has several CDs available with new songs as well as some from the TV show (“We Just Figured Out Blue’s Clues”). Have 'A Playdate with Blue: A Playtime Musical Adventure' while driving on vacation; experience 'Blue's Clues - Blue's Big Treasure: A Musical Adventure' while running errands; and say 'Goodnight Blue' when it’s time for bed.

Goodnight, Blue.