FUN, OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY GAME + BOOK for DYSLECTIC KIDS

What happened to the old-fashioned

2-D side-scrolling games?
(from my trusty computer Guru Kim Komando)

They were a ton of fun to play. And they were safe for the whole family to play. Unfortunately, 3-D games seemed to kill them off. However, thanks primarily to mobile gaming platforms, 2-D games are back. The graphics are better than ever. And there are some impressive game play options.

FROGATTO
is a particularly cute new game.

You control a cute frog on his fun adventures. There are coins to collect and enemies to defeat. The game play borrows from many classic games like Super Mario and Kirby. But it has some modern techniques like wall-jumping.

Hitting the Escape key brings up the settings panel. This lets you change the controls. You can also turn off the music if you like. It is portable, which means it doesn't need to be installed. This can cause a false positive with some anti-virus programs. Don't worry, though. The program is virus-free. The game also sends anonymous data back to the developer's servers. This helps them refine the game. Your firewall should alert you to this, but you can block this with no repercussions.

Enjoy Good, Old-fashioned Family Fun - Again!


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SOON
In Bookstores and Amazon

Read this rhyming book to a dyslectic child.
If Horatio can triumph, so can your child.

If you know of, or have a dyslectic child,
reading Horatio together will bring hope to both
child and parent – including
a helpful parent-teacher diagnostic guide.

Christmas is Coming!



"Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind"
(All about BIG changes)

"Rattlesnake Jam"
(just for boys!)


Books for Kids - Manuscript Critiques


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VIDEO VIOLENCE - versus GREAT KID'S BOOKS and FUN!

MEET ME AT THE CORNER,
Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Let Kids Enjoy a Happy Halloween

HALLOWEEN HELPERS

A young philanthropist talks about her project "Halloween Helpers."
Learn the many ways kids can get involved in giving back to their communities.

Watch the fun Video.

Other fun websites about giving include:

* Learning to Give,
* Do Something
+ a link to a new book:
*Mommy and Daddy Do It Pro Bono.

See the list of recommended books on how kids can volunteer,
and a Learning Corner of questions and extended activities about this episode.

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VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES

Boys ARE affected by violent content:

From my trusted Guru of all things teckie,
Kim Komando

A new study found a link between violent content and aggression in boys. Repeatedly viewing violence desensitized the boys. They were more likely to consider using violence themselves. Violent video games can cause a lot of problems for children. Unfortunately, there are plenty of them around. Here are some popular video games your kids should not play.

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Get your kids
HOOKED on READING
instead of Video Games
For young boys who are reluctant readers, try:

"Rattlesnake Jam"

Wild rhyming fun, while Pa catches rattlers, and Gran cooks
them into her "cure-all" rattlesnake jam. But will she ever cook Pa the
rattlesnake pie he craves?

For sheer rhyming fun, or if your child has
been affected by a BIG CHANGE in their life, try:

"Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind"

Moving far from friends and family turns Ruthie into a brat! Her parents tear their hair. Then something wonderful happens, and changes Ruthie back into the lovely daughter they remember.
** Parent/teacher guide includes helpful Q&A

BOOK TRAILERS


SUPER Reviews!

Autographed Copies from my website
+ bookmarks and coloring sheets

and. . .
Christmas is Coming!


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Books for Kids - Manuscript Critiques

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