This role-playing computer game puts the player in the position of the zookeeper and asks them to diagnose the ailments of the various exotic animals on the premises. Kids will learn why the lion isn´t eating and how to take care of a baby flamingo when they´re in charge of this zoo.

This comprehensive multimedia program offers educational software designed to teach children while at the same time engaging them in activity. The Smart-Bears are adventure stories that incorporate "smart pages" with animated text to keep kids interested while they read.

With Cosmic Blobs, kids have the power to design, manipulate and animate their own original creatures, objects and tableaus from the farthest reaches of their imagination with 3D graphics rivaling that of today´s leading computer-generated movies and cartoons. Kids can animate their Cosmic Blob creations, e-mail them to friends, print them, paste them onto a school report or import them into other applications. Cosmic Blobs was a winner of Dr. Toy´s Smart Play/Smart Toy Children´s Products for 2005.

Expected in early 2006, this story takes place on the high seas. It incorporates popular music aiming for an older age group than Interactive Classics’ standard classical music software.

This program, from the Tom Snyder Productions line, reflects the musical content outlined in the National Standards for the Arts. Rhythm, melody, orchestration and musical styles are learned while exploring a medieval castle. The Piano Education Page gave this program five notes out of five.

Fun games abound in this software package, designed to teach skills such as note naming, intervals, scales, music symbols and terminology. According to the Parent’s Choice Web site, “All the children with whom the software was tested said that this program was a relief from sitting at the piano or memorizing study guides.” It received an iParenting Media award in 2004.

This highly recommended program offers 36 lessons and games complete with a composing function. It reinforces music lessons. The program teaches music theory, rhythm, pitch, note reading, listening and the keyboard. Music Ace has won several awards including the Dr. Toy 2005 Smart Play award.

Children learn musical composition by drawing notes and manipulating them through Morton Subotnick´s unique software. Games and activities make learning the basics of music fun and easy. With Making Music, children learn the basics of musical composition at their own pace. It´s as easy as finger-painting and kids can choose from 16 instruments to create their own original music composition. The game has won numerous awards for excellence, including the "Top Choice" Software Award, Museum of Science, Boston 2004. “[It can] teach children to compose music. And they don’t even have to know a single thing about notes or scales,” according to Kay Pluta, a reviewer for Suite101.com.

“Alice in Wonderland” characters spring to life with dozens of educational games, puzzles and riddles that stay firmly focused on learning about music set to the backdrop of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. The music is not digital, like other programs, allowing a full sense of the work.

Piano Mouse’s newest adventure introduces young children to beginning musical theory. It teaches the musical alphabet and provides an introduction to the piano. Consisting of 12 games, it allows students to play and learn at the same time.

These mini CD games titles include "Megacity Challenge," "Beach Volleyball," "Toyland Racer," "Air Offensive," "Autobahn Total" and "Spin Off." Families will enjoy hours of fun playing these exciting action games. - Aire Norell

A multimedia learning concepts kit that features the popular "Land Before Time" characters! Go back in time for a unique preschool adventure that enhances skills and development, including alphabet, shapes, colors, patterns, number recognition, creativity, and problem-solving. Comes with a 32-page activity book, two card games and a CD-ROM for hours of learning and fun with everyone´s favorite dinosaur pets. - Aire Norell

This award-winning CD containing 17 original songs is designed to offer a fun way for children to learn manners. It teaches basic social skills and releases parents and teachers from nagging. Kids can enjoy singing along at home or in the classroom, without even knowing it’s educational. The album is written and produced by Steve Megaw and performed by Steve and the “Cool Kind Kids.” Each song teaches a different social skill. This CD has won 10 national awards, including Teachers’ Choice, Parents’ Choice, Toy and CD of the Year, and The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval.

The Blobbies series, with colorful, immediately lovable, creatures against black pages, has the graphic uniqueness on its own to be interesting. The accompanying CD with music, games and activities goes beyond. The book and CD are sold together. It even won a number of awards including Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Toys for 2005 Award.

Inspired by perhaps the wisest parent of all - Mother Nature - the “Magical Nature Journey” DVD is a gentle, soothing 100% nature-based learning experience for young children 6 months - 3 years. The main film is a structured, guided tour from the mountain tops to beneath the ocean waves. Along the way, little ones enjoy a wealth of exciting close encounters with animals, birds, fish, insects and plant
life. Also included are 3 bonus feature programs devoted to language and speech development, numbers and counting skills and color recognition. Bi-lingual: full English and Spanish language viewing options. There's a narration-off option for active parent and teacher participation. The 97-minute DVD is filmed throughout the natural wonderland of New Zealand. Book, Audio CD and Box Set available soon.

Doggy Poo was first created in Korea by one of Korea’s most famous children’s novelists, Jung-Saeng Kwon, in 1968. It is a warm story about a doggy poop in search of his purpose in life and shows that dreams do come true. Since then, Doggy Poo has captured the hearts of many in Asia with an animated movie that won the 2003 Korean Cartoon, Animation & Character Excellence Award as well as the Best Pilot Prize in the 2003 Tokyo International Anime Fair. It was also a 2004 Telly Award Finalist.  Now, American audiences can enjoy this wonderful story with the Doggy Poo DVD, soundtrack CD, and book for $19.99, $14.99 and $7.99, respectively.

This completely new and wonderfully entertaining adaptation of eight classic fables by Aesop is a Parent´s Choice Silver Honor Award Winner. This is a magical CD that children love to listen to over and over! With hilarious characters, clever original music and sound effects, you´ll find yourself transported right into the middle of this wonderful and friendly forest where all of Aesop´s animals live and learn together.

Travis has been hailed as the world´s best Free rider, winning numerous gold medals in both freestyle and motocross. Travis´ prestigious amateur career includes 5 national tittle and his professional resume is padded with accomplishments ranging from ESPN´s fiction Sports & Music Awards 2001 Motocross Rider of the Year Award to featured roles in videos.

Designed to develop phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and reading skills while making learning easy and fun. Research based. This bundle of four software titles includes: Phonics 1a – Vowel Sounds, Phonics 1b – Consonant Sounds, Phonics 2a – Intermetiate Level and Phonics 2b – Intermediate Level II. Features the Super Star Motivational and Data Tracking System. Awards include Parent’ Choice Gold Award.