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.
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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