Big Top Collection PC CD Keroppi Day Hopper, Hello Kitty Big Fun Deluxe games! Type: Children Platform: Windows Publisher: Determined Productions Released: 1994 Media: CD The Big Top Collection contains 3 popular kids games!- Big Top's Cartoon Toolbox Staring Felix The Cat- Hello Kitty: Big Fun Deluxe- Keroppi: Day HopperFor Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']When I was a young child I was fascinated by cartoons on the big screen(back before the days of VCR's). My earliest memories of were of the Disneyfilms "Peter Pan" and "Bambi". This fascination lead to a life long hobby offilms, both animated and live-action, and the study of the cinema, both from an artistic and technical point of view. So when I was asked to review thisprogram, I was very excited to see how it would "pan" out. No problems were encountered and the program was ready to run with a simple activation of the icon. The first thing one sees is an opening screen withthe framilair "Felix the Cat" theme song, and picture. These are cartoons that show the full extent of how theprogram functions with a finished product. One is semi-finished, as it is used by the manual as a tutorial to instruct the user on the use of the program. Once the mini-toons are viewed, the only thing left is to create your own cartoon.To accomplish this, many, many tools are given, along with quite a few scenery areas and props. Picture it as a movie studio, ala Roger Rabbit's Toon Town, on CD and you are the writer, director, producer and script writer. One is onlylimited by the imagination of the user. That is one of the strongest points that this program has going for it. According to the publisher, children should becreating as they learn, directing the actionk, determining what the next step should be. "We're not creating point, click and snore programs, but 'user-driven software' that enables people to create and have a new experience every time". In that regard they have succeded quite well.For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']---------------------------------------------------Makes Writing Fun Everyday!Personal Journal. Packed with thought-provoking prompts that stimulate young writers, the journal is a fun, exciting place to explore creative writing. And, to ensure privacy, the journal can be accessed only with the young author's personal password.Family Calendar. The Calendar is deceptively simple to use, and quick, too. It's a thorough organizer that parents will find as valuable as kids do. Packed with zany stamps and witty graphics, this organizer allows you to view your activities daily, weekly and monthly.Address Book. The Address Book is a fun, quick way to track friends' phone numbers, birthdays, addresses and more. The intuitive interface allows you to input and access information rapidly. It's innovative design incorporates three direct ways to locate your listings. Like the Calendar, this powerful tool is as useful as it is fun.- Packed with creative writing ideas and personalized prompts for new inspiration each writing day.- Notes made in calendar automatically appear as prompts in the journal.- Hundreds of the most used vocabulary words produce zany sounds that keep writing fun.- Personal secret passwords ensure the privacy young writers need.- An effective tool for introducing kids to organization and planning.For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']---------------------------------------------------Hello Kitty Big Fun Deluxe teaches essential learning skills to kids as young as 3. Your children will spend hours creating their own songs, stories and paintings while learning reading, arithmetic, music, shapes, colors and more! Hello Kitty's voice prompting guides children through a playroom packed with learning adventures, brilliant animation and zany sound effects. With four software programs on one amazing CD-ROM, Hello Kitty Big Fun Deluxe should be an essential part of your children's formative years. For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
