This beautiful belly doll comes from Living Puppets in Germany. His name is Bert, and if you think he seems familiar, then maybe it's because you've seen him in the legendary German children's program Sesame Street.

Bert is 65 cm. tall and with a striped blouse, green trousers and blue trainers. He's funny and easy to make live - and will excite any children's audience - even if they do not know him from TV.

With one hand you move his mouth and head, and with the other you can move his one arm and hand, and both gesture and pick things up. It works whether you are right- or left-handed.

In the video below you will find some ideas on how to get the most out of your new friend.