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Grandpa Tales

Grandpa Tales is a series of interactive storybooks based on folk tales from around the world, and designed for children ages three to nine. Each contains over 25 minutes of cinema-quality animation, more than 500 click-to-explore interactive elements, original songs, and a colorful companion storybook. These titles will:

• Build reading and word comprehension skills.
• Develop your child's reading confidence.
• Expand your child's vocabulary.

Distributed by Davidson and Associates, Inc.

Baba Yaga and the Magic Geese

Based on a centuries-old Russian folk tale, Baba Yaga and the Magic Geese is the story of a headstrong girl whose exciting adventures in an enchanted forest teach her the importance of accepting responsibility and keeping promises.

Availability: Released Fall '95

Imo and the King

Based on a classic African folk tale, Imo and the King is the story of a courageous boy who sets out to become the King's successor and along the way, learns an important life lesson - all kind acts are rewarded with kindness.

Availability: Released Fall '95

The Little Samurai

Inspired by a classic Japanese folk tale and passed down from generation to generation, The Little Samurai is the story of a young boy who discovers that laughter is the mightiest weapon of all.

Availability: Released Fall '95

The Princess and the Crab

This adaptation of an Italian folk tale teaches the value of learning new things and self development. The Princess and the Crab tells the story of Marina and her struggles to free the prince she falls in love with from an evil enchantment.

Availability: To be released Fall '96

Liam Finds a Story

This tale reflects the oral story telling tradition of Ireland. It tells the story of Liam, who sets out to rid his parents' farm of a witch who will not leave until she is told a tale that she has never heard before. Along the way Liam meets a friendly leprechaun and an entire fairy village.

Availability: To be released Fall '96

Sleeping Cub

Adapted from an American Indian legend, This tale tells the story of Sleeping Cub, a young boy who sets out on a dangerous quest to prove himself to his people. Along the way he discovers that to succeed one has to believe in one's self.

Availability: To be released Fall '96

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Kidventures

Kidventures is a fully animated series of adventure games based upon original storylines designed for children ages four to eight. Beautiful backgrounds and smooth animation captivate and entertain while the storyline challenges and develops cognitive skills such as logical reasoning and memory, phonics, visual discrimination, creativity, hand-eye coordination and reading. All this packaged in compelling, humorous adventures guaranteed to engage and fascinate your child for hours upon hours.

Distributed by Brøderbund

Darby The Dragon

When Darby finds a magic wand, his first thought is to show it to his oldest sister, Sparkle. A typical sibling struggle to hold the wand ends up with Darby making a wish he wishes he hadn't wished and shrinking his sister. Together they must gather the ingredients required to make the Wizard's magical potion to unshrink Sparkle. Along the way, you can join the dragons in some captivating activities:

• Decorate the set for the next performance at the village theater;
• Make some masks out of bunches of pieces and parts.
• Mix some magical potions in the Wizard's Shoppe.
• Create pictures of your own design in the Magic Picture Activity.
• Fill a basket of pretty flowers to win a valuable prize.
• Sing along with the wandering minstrels (and maybe pick up a hint or two!)
• Search through Slippery Swamp for a special prize.
• Read three exciting storybooks about adventures in Dragondale!

Darby the Dragon transports your child to a time when dragons ruled the castle and roamed the countryside looking for adventure. Your child is sure to enjoy the experience.

Availability: Released July '96

Gregory and the Hot Air Balloon

A broken tether on a hot air balloon sends Gregory and his pet lizard Newt flying high over the village of Acorn Hollow and scrambling to find a way home. Gregory safely crash-lands the balloon at a carnival where you can help him find a few items necessary to get Newt down from a tree, repair the balloon, and navigate his way back home. Along the way, you can join Gregory in a few fun activities:

• Make delicious and tempting ice cream sundaes.
• Check out the weird reflections in the Mirror Room.
• Challenge the Great Mentallo to a guessing game.
• Sing along with Barker's Robot Band.
• Jump on some trampolines or visit the Spooky Room.
• Read three great storybooks of Gregory's other adventures!

Gregory and the Hot Air Balloon is an adventure story your child will request time and time again.

Availability: Released July '96

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Action Learning

Produced for Simon and Schuster Interactive

Chill Manor

Availability: To be released Fall '96

I.M. Meen

Availability: Released Summer '95

SS Pythagoras

Availability: To be released Winter '96

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