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Animal Genius (Leapster)

(2006, Educational Handheld - Educational, Rated E, Play it on: Leapster)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Kids will go wild for this educational game.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids learn about animals' habitats, characteristics, and behavior. Kids must also use skills -- such as deduction -- to win games.

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Animal Genius (Leapster)

Parents need to know that there's nothing to worry about here -- and kids will learn a great deal about animals. Parents will appreciate the voiceovers that identify all animals and words, making it easy even for non-readers to learn.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about which games are the most fun. They might also want to plan an off-screen animal adventure to the zoo (or the library) so that kids can show off their knowledge -- and enhance it.
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