Kazu Adventures

Kids who want a puppy can get a small taste of animal care with KAZU ADVENTURES. Kids start in the living room with Kazu the husky puppy, his dog bed, and a ball. Kazu may ask to go somewhere, like a trip to the vet or to the grocery store, by way of a thought bubble over his head. He also has a set of meters that let kids know if he needs care (grooming), sleep, food, or medical attention. Kids can use Kazu's requests, the meters, or their own preference to decide what to do next. If they head to the grocery store, they'll choose items (e.g., a red ball) to scan at the register and then get a pile of coins to use to pay. The easy level asks for one item, while the medium and hard levels ask for two. If there are two items, kids will need to add their prices to get the final amount owed. The hard level uses decimals in quarter increments. If kids head to the park, they'll need to run along a path picking up objects while avoiding obstacles (i.e., incorrect objects). The vet asks kids to choose items, such as a red stethoscope. The easy level has pictures of the item, the medium level has pictures and written names, and the hard level uses just the written names. If Kazu wants a bath, kids will find that to be much like the vet, but with bath-related items.