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Fun With Spot (http://www.funwithspot.com)

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Fun for a rainy day, but the books are better.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that although kids younger than 4 can probably use this site with some simple pointing and clicking, we don't recommend kids under 8 browse online without a parent at their side. Fun with Spot is a simple and mostly commercial-free site starring a dog named Spot, a popular children's book character that's loved by kids all over the world. Though the storylines are extremely straightforward and geared to the youngest kids (generally birth through 18 months), really young readers will probably enjoy the site the most. The site offers counting and sorting games and multimedia clips.

Educational value: Site encourages skill and literacy development through simple games and stories.
Positive messages: Spot and his friends are kind and fun-loving.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: There are links to buy Spot books but they're not obvious -- no pop-ups.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about Spot's adventures and how they relate to real life. Spot loves to dig holes and bury his toys and then get clean in the bath. Do you love to get dirty and then play in the tub? Families can also discuss how Spot's helps friends and likes to spend time with his family. How do you like to spend your time?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The question parents will have to ask themselves is whether or not they want their toddlers browsing around on the site, even if it is educational. Though FUN WITH SPOT is a pleasant diversion, there's not that much to it, and kids will probably have more fun flipping through the pages of the actual books.
This review was written by Amy Weaver
 
 

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robomonkeyfan
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This is okay if you are younger
This site is okay for younger kids, but older kids (like me) will get board fast. There is no violence, sexual content, or any of that stuff, but there are adds.
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