Little Critter (http://www.littlecritter.com/)

common sense media says

Lots to do (and lessons, too!) at site for book series.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Mercer Mayer's Little Critter Web site is as sweet and engaging as his books, and is appropriate for preschoolers and even toddlers (with parent help).

Educational value: The activities, printables and interactive games are very simple and intended for the preschool and pre-preschool crowd. Many of the educational lessons on this site and in these stories are more about emotional intelligence than ABCs and 123s.
Positive messages: Mercer Mayer presents opportunities in his books and on this site for kids to sense that their new and sometimes unsettling experiences in life are shared by many others, including one cute Little Critter. Also, this site offers a great example of what a creative -- and clean -- tool YouTube can be when used appropriately.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Like all siblings, brother and sister characters can get testy with each other in a few of the videos here, so there is some sibling bickering but no inappropriate language.
Consumerism: The Library portion of the site would be more aptly labeled "bookstore" since it contains a list of Mercer Mayer's books, software, and videos and a link to purchase them at Amazon. There's also another storefront on the site for items like T Shirts, mugs, and prints.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids

Families can talk about all of the different, common situations Little Critter and his family find themselves in. From bringing home a baby to spending the day with mom or dad alone, Mercer Mayer presents opportunities in his books and on this Web site for kids to sense that their new and sometimes unsettling experiences in life are shared by many others, including one cute Little Critter.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Cute, cuddly, simple, and interactive, Little Critter is a safe, age-appropriate place to take a brief dip into the Internet with your youngest computer user. The short videos, interactive games, music, and lots of printables and activities will encourage a bit of computer time and lots of off-screen fun in the creative, busy hands of toddlers and preschoolers.


This review was written by Dana Villamagna
 
 

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