Storybook Workshop
common sense media says
Record your own fairytale readings in fun Wii game.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Storybook Workshop turns reading out loud into a game. It comes with a microphone that plugs into the Wii and is most fun when families play it together while all getting into the act of reading books out loud. The cool thing about this game is that it can automatically change your reading voice into the voice of the character by using voice altering software. The "Boy Who Went to the North Wind" fairytale involves a magical staff which is used to hit an evil innkeeper on her behind to make her return stolen goods. You can opt to skip this story.
Educational value:
This is a game that makes the reading of stories out loud fun. It encourages children to read.
Positive role models:
Aside from the little boy who makes his magical staff hit an evil innkeeper to make her return his stolen items, most of the other stories show admirable characters doing charitable things.
Ease of play:
The navigation system is unduly burdensome, making you navigate through numerous menus when selecting a fairytale to read. However, you eventually get used to it.
Violence:
In the fairytale "Boy Who Went to the North Wind," a boy makes a magical staff hit an evil innkeeper on her behind to make her return stolen goods. This tale can be skipped.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
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