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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Safe, creative virtual world is fun but needs better tools.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids can get creative drawing their animals and environments.
  • Messages:

    Kids could get upset if their requests to be friends are ignored.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    There are no ads. Users can purchase a premium membership ($5.95 for one month) to access extra features.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Shidonni

Parents need to know that this virtual world is safe and age-appropriate for younger kids. Kids have to know their real-life friends' user names in order to add them as online friends -- there's no way to "friend" strangers. However, parents should note that friends can send each other messages, and there's no language filter on what they can type.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about setting limits on online game play. How can you balance computer play with playing in the "real" world? Families can also talk about safety with virtual worlds and social networking. How do you know if you can trust someone enough to make them your online friend?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • User content is age appropriate

    Brilliant website! Educationa, affirming and fun!

    Wow! LOVE this site. My 5 year old daughters discovered this recently and now we battle for our own computer time. They love drawing their own creatures and delight when they come to life! What's great is that the more they play, the more games they enjoy, the more design tools are added. I am dumfounded at the rate at which they've picked it all up and watching them enjoy it so much is such a pleasure!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    THIS SITE IS SOOOO COOL!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    I think it's a great site. My daughter is crazy about it, she's drawing new animals all the time and she is very excited about the whole thing.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    Used this with lots of students aged 6-9. They all love it. A very safe way to introduce social networking and virtual worlds to young children. Builds on Kid Pix skills and includes simple games. Experience grows as use leads to more features (tools, books, games) emerging. Students continue to send me animals and messages over the summer.

  5. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • User content is age appropriate

    great for early elementary school

    http://www2.shidonni.com - no more readymade items kids need to buy. I LOVE that the prizes are new creative tools as opposed to virtual money and products.

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