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               Software
              Review:    Blue's
              Art Time Activities  | 
  
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               Who
              better to introduce your child to the world of art than the
              colorful gang from Blue’s Clues? Truth is, every child is born
              an artist, and no computer program is necessary to inspire
              children to enjoy creating. However, this program provides kids
              with very fun art extension activities, including drawing with
              Chalk Girl (pictured). 
               What this title is missing
              is a good freeform art activity. Unfortunately, there is a
              draw-between-the-lines attitude in the game that doesn’t quite
              gel with the whole Blue’s Clues philosophy. However, this title
              remains fun and appealing, and boasts an introduction to the world
              beyond primary colors like no other.
              In fact, after spending a bit of time with this program, your
              preschooler will likely be more color-literate than you are (think
              vermilion and chartreuse). 
               
              
              
              
               
              
              
                
                  Pros:
                    
                      - Graphics
                        are gorgeous, characters appealing.
 
                      - Children
                        can spend hours working towards the program's goal.
 
                     
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                  Cons:
                    
                      - It needs more freeform creative activities.
                      
 
                     
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                           B+  | 
                       
                     
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            To Buy
              this CD-ROM:
               Buy Blue's Art Time Activities
              for $19.99 US at Amazon.com.
               Or, for a much better deal, buy Blue's Clues Play Time
              for the same price, but get Blue's Art Time Activities plus Blue's
              Treasure Hunt, at Amazon.com.  | 
           
          
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               Reviewed May 2001                                                                                                   
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