All seasons of that wonderful public television classic for preschoolers, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, are now included in the Amazon Prime Instant Video catalog. That means they’re free for Amazon Prime members to view, but they’re also available for purchase. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (4.5/5 stars) From IMDB: “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was among the most famous, longest-lasting … Read more
Draw A Stickman Epic (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $1.99) is a fun app that combines platformer-style action with puzzle solving. From Amazon: Draw a stickman, then guide him through a fantastic world of adventure! Using an assortment of pencils, draw elements, tools, and weapons to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Draw a Stickman Epic … Read more
Your kids’ schools may have instituted anti-bullying campaigns, but that doesn’t mean bullying no longer exists. Here are some free and bargain-priced books for kids that show characters they can relate to using positive, empowering strategies to deal with bullies. Note that prices are subject to change at any time on Amazon, so be sure … Read more
Every book in the Penguin Young Reader series is labeled with a “level” designation that roughly corresponds to grade level (L1 for Kindergarten/preschool, L2 for grade 1, L3 for grade 2, etc.). The series is also linked in with the Accelerated Reader (AR) program that many grammar schools now employ to track and improve reading skills … Read more
Fans of Lemony Snicket or the School Is A Nightmare series, ages 9 and up, should give the fun and funny Heck: Where The Bad Kids Go series a try. This series blends elements of Dante’s Inferno and Faust in a kid-friendly, hilarious romp. Heck: Where the Bad Kids Go (4/5 stars, currently priced at … Read more
The hand-drawn cartoons of yesteryear are a welcome change of pace in today’s world of computer animated everything. These gems from a bygone era are now available in Amazon Instant Video format! Note that these cartoons are a product of their times, and may include content that would be considered culturally insensitive by today’s standards. … Read more
The Bunnicula series of chapter books is decades old, yet continues to win new fans aged 8 and up with each new generation of young readers. Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $5.99) This book is written by Harold. His fulltime occupation is dog. He lives with Mr. and Mrs. … Read more
Kids love simulation game apps just as much as teens and adults do, but sim app gameplay is often driven by pressure to make in-app purchases and that makes them less than ideal apps for kids. Kairosoft specializes in creating sim apps for all ages where there’s never pressure to make in-app purchases. Dungeon Village … Read more