This is a cute and appealing interactive world with lots of safe, age-appropriate activities for kids. Many of the games emphasize the importance of cooperation. The site is pretty intuitive and ...
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Web site: Garden Party World
I rate this titleonand give itGarden-themed virtual world sows seeds of social networking.
Web site: Awards and Honors
I rate this titleonand give itCatalog of award winners is harmless but not exciting.
There's a lot of information here. If you're looking for a one-stop destination for info on awards winners or nominees for absolutely everything, this is a good place to start your ...
Music: "Single Ladies" (CD Single)
I rate this titleonand give itSassy, catchy "take that" break-up anthem.
"Single Ladies" definitely delivers on what Beyonce does best. It's sassy and noisy, with backup singers galore. It almost sounds like a cheerleading chant, and its sing-song style brings back ...
Web site: GirlZone
I rate this titleonand give itWeb zine for teen girls could use some updates.
The idea behind GirlZone.com is good. The articles have substance, and even the fluffier topics are approached with a lot of common sense. But its format will take you straight back to Web zines from ...
Music: "If I Were a Boy" (CD Single)
I rate this titleonand give itBeyonce wears the pants in this soulful ballad.
Beyonce fans more into booty-shaking dance floor tracks might find this a little delicate; there's a hint of cynicism and bitterness here. But it's good to see the Queen Bee doing something ...
Web site: Kidstudio
I rate this titleonand give itSafe games feature favorite cartoon characters.
Its high-quality graphics, fun music, and extensive sound effects make KidStudio.com a compelling place for kids to explore. Even better, it's one where they're protected from advertising and product ...
Web site: JrChefsofAmerica
I rate this titleonand give itHealthy recipes and tips for would-be kid cooks.
The young chefs are poised and confident, making it easy for kids to believe that cooking is something they can do, too. And, while the featured recipes are a pretty predictable selection of kid ...
Music: Big Bad World
I rate this titleonand give itRelationship riffs won't excite "Delilah" fans.
Avoiding the sound that skyrocketed the group to fame seems like a very conscious decision; it's almost as if the band is trying just a little too hard to bring listeners something completely ...
Music: The Quilt
I rate this titleiffyand give itEclectic and explicit alt hip-hop collection.
The band teamed up with several star collaborators to put this one together -- some of the more notable appearances include Busta Rhymes on the anthem "Peace Sign/Index Down" (surprisingly one of the ...
Music: Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams
I rate this titleonand give itMotown vibe is less sexy than big sis Beyonce.
On the whole, this album is an impressive collection of eclectic tracks and unpredictable lyrics. Many of the songs are extremely catchy, even if R&B isn't your thing. (The Neptunes-produced "I ...
Music: "So What" (CD single)
I rate this titleonand give itRocker girl releases attitude-heavy anthem.
"So What" is definitely catchy and it's hard not to want to sing along, but at times the lyrics seem so overtly juvenile that you find yourself wondering whether you're on the outside of an inside ...
Web site: Ask-Elizabeth
I rate this titleonand give itActress promotes self-empowerment for girls.
Despite its fluffy appearance, the site actually has some substance. Most of the content can be found in the At the Movies section, in which there's an extensive collection of informative, ...
