CD-ROMs Expand Disney Interactive's Roster of Playhouse Disney Titles
Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail and Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!
Aug. 12, 2002
BURBANK, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) -- New Learning Products Engage the Minds and Imaginations of
Preschoolers with Beloved Characters from Disney Channel
Disney Interactive is expanding its lineup of Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney titles with "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!" and "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail." Available now, both titles evoke learning based experiences that engage the minds and imaginations of young children using familiar characters and settings seen on Playhouse Disney, Disney Channel's programming block created especially for preschoolers, their parents and caregivers.
"Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!" and "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh" CD-ROMs, both based on original Disney Channel television series, are fun, early-learning adventures that motivate preschoolers to learn with entertaining, yet thought provoking activities. Applying the same guiding principles used by the creators of the television series, both titles encourage children to explore while they develop in areas beyond verbal or quantitative skills, such as memorizing ABCs or learning to count.
Both titles allow children to examine life and social issues such as family relationships and household chores in "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!" and cooperation and the importance of friends in "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail."
"Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!"
Disney Interactive once again brings to life one of Playhouse Disney's favorite programs in "Playhouse Disney's Stanley: Wild for Sharks!," the second interactive CD-ROM based on the original series, which airs daily.
An engaging adventure for ages three to six, the title teaches in rich, fun-filled environments that provide constant encouragement and direction that motivate kids to learn. Boys and girls immerse themselves in an underwater world in search of a missing shark tooth and model pieces that will be shown to Stanley's classmates during show and tell. As children journey the depths of the sea guided by Stanley and his pet fish Dennis, they are exposed to life, social and family issues, such as environmental awareness and sharing. Players are also encouraged to explore Stanley's home, and are rewarded with entertaining and educational "clickables," small animations that are triggered by clicking specific parts of the background.
Players are also introduced to entertaining facts about ocean animals through "The Great Big Book of Everything," the source of knowledge for kids roaming through Stanley's imaginative world. Featured throughout the game, the book contains pictures, facts and activities about animals, and allows players to track sticker collections. Select activities in this section, such as coloring, drawing, connect the dots and hidden pictures and mazes, are printable so kids can have fun even while away from the computer. In addition, youngsters who also own the premiere "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Tiger Tales" CD-ROM can incorporate information from this title into one interactive book.
"Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail"
Youngsters, ages two to five, are invited to journey "through the pages of a book" with "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail" CD-ROM. Recreating the unique puppet world of the popular television series, "The Book of Pooh," kids are immersed in a nurturing environment that introduces pre-literacy skills, cultivates the love for reading, stresses the importance of cooperation and explores life lessons and social issues such as sharing, caring and playing. Similar to the television show, boys and girls are sent on an exploratory excursion with amazing 3-D graphics of characters travelling through the Hundred Acre Wood.
Given the entertaining task of finding Eeyore's lost tail, players travel through amusing environments in search of the tail and participate in activities that will help to cheer Eeyore up. With the companionship, encouragement and guidance of Winnie the Pooh and friends, children can explore various locations while exposing themselves to literature themes and age appropriate social lessons that encourage critical thinking and build problem-solving skills.
"Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail" and "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!" complement Disney Interactive's top-selling Playhouse Disney line-up that also includes "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Tiger Tales" and "Playhouse Disney's Rolie Polie Olie: The Search for Spot," which shipped in November 2001.
"Playhouse Disney's Stanley Tiger Tales"
"Playhouse Disney's Stanley Tiger Tales" sends kids, ages three to six, on a fun adventure while they learn problem-solving, hand-eye coordination and other skills such as early math and science. With Stanley, the six year old little boy and star of the popular Playhouse Disney series, as their trusted companion, children roam through an imaginative world as they tackle different activities, all centered around "The Great Big Book of Everything," the source of knowledge for kids. And, just like the TV show, each activity delves into the animal world, teaching kids fun animal facts, habits and traits, while offering a unique, wholesome learning experience.
"Playhouse Disney's Rolie Polie Olie: The Search For Spot"
"Playhouse Disney's Rolie Polie Olie" CD-ROM, aimed at kids ages two to five, provides a nurturing, interactive environment for developing creative thinking skills and learning life lessons such as problem solving, sharing and cooperation. Based on the #1 rated "Rolie Polie Olie" TV series, the title offers a captivating mix of goal-oriented activities and creative play, packed with state-of-the-art 3D models and original animation from the award-winning show. Realistic, environment-based navigation and fun gameplay filled with kid-friendly "clickables" make "Playhouse Disney's Rolie Polie Olie: The Search For Spot" a treat for youngsters.
System Requirements and Pricing
"Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!," "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail," "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Tiger Tales" and "Playhouse Disney's Rolie Polie Olie" CD-ROMs are Windows(R) 95/98/ME/XP and Macintosh(R) compatible and available for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
08/12/2002 08:45 EASTERN
Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail and Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!
Aug. 12, 2002
BURBANK, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) -- New Learning Products Engage the Minds and Imaginations of
Preschoolers with Beloved Characters from Disney Channel
Disney Interactive is expanding its lineup of Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney titles with "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!" and "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail." Available now, both titles evoke learning based experiences that engage the minds and imaginations of young children using familiar characters and settings seen on Playhouse Disney, Disney Channel's programming block created especially for preschoolers, their parents and caregivers.
"Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!" and "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh" CD-ROMs, both based on original Disney Channel television series, are fun, early-learning adventures that motivate preschoolers to learn with entertaining, yet thought provoking activities. Applying the same guiding principles used by the creators of the television series, both titles encourage children to explore while they develop in areas beyond verbal or quantitative skills, such as memorizing ABCs or learning to count.
Both titles allow children to examine life and social issues such as family relationships and household chores in "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!" and cooperation and the importance of friends in "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail."
"Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!"
Disney Interactive once again brings to life one of Playhouse Disney's favorite programs in "Playhouse Disney's Stanley: Wild for Sharks!," the second interactive CD-ROM based on the original series, which airs daily.
An engaging adventure for ages three to six, the title teaches in rich, fun-filled environments that provide constant encouragement and direction that motivate kids to learn. Boys and girls immerse themselves in an underwater world in search of a missing shark tooth and model pieces that will be shown to Stanley's classmates during show and tell. As children journey the depths of the sea guided by Stanley and his pet fish Dennis, they are exposed to life, social and family issues, such as environmental awareness and sharing. Players are also encouraged to explore Stanley's home, and are rewarded with entertaining and educational "clickables," small animations that are triggered by clicking specific parts of the background.
Players are also introduced to entertaining facts about ocean animals through "The Great Big Book of Everything," the source of knowledge for kids roaming through Stanley's imaginative world. Featured throughout the game, the book contains pictures, facts and activities about animals, and allows players to track sticker collections. Select activities in this section, such as coloring, drawing, connect the dots and hidden pictures and mazes, are printable so kids can have fun even while away from the computer. In addition, youngsters who also own the premiere "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Tiger Tales" CD-ROM can incorporate information from this title into one interactive book.
"Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail"
Youngsters, ages two to five, are invited to journey "through the pages of a book" with "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail" CD-ROM. Recreating the unique puppet world of the popular television series, "The Book of Pooh," kids are immersed in a nurturing environment that introduces pre-literacy skills, cultivates the love for reading, stresses the importance of cooperation and explores life lessons and social issues such as sharing, caring and playing. Similar to the television show, boys and girls are sent on an exploratory excursion with amazing 3-D graphics of characters travelling through the Hundred Acre Wood.
Given the entertaining task of finding Eeyore's lost tail, players travel through amusing environments in search of the tail and participate in activities that will help to cheer Eeyore up. With the companionship, encouragement and guidance of Winnie the Pooh and friends, children can explore various locations while exposing themselves to literature themes and age appropriate social lessons that encourage critical thinking and build problem-solving skills.
"Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail" and "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!" complement Disney Interactive's top-selling Playhouse Disney line-up that also includes "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Tiger Tales" and "Playhouse Disney's Rolie Polie Olie: The Search for Spot," which shipped in November 2001.
"Playhouse Disney's Stanley Tiger Tales"
"Playhouse Disney's Stanley Tiger Tales" sends kids, ages three to six, on a fun adventure while they learn problem-solving, hand-eye coordination and other skills such as early math and science. With Stanley, the six year old little boy and star of the popular Playhouse Disney series, as their trusted companion, children roam through an imaginative world as they tackle different activities, all centered around "The Great Big Book of Everything," the source of knowledge for kids. And, just like the TV show, each activity delves into the animal world, teaching kids fun animal facts, habits and traits, while offering a unique, wholesome learning experience.
"Playhouse Disney's Rolie Polie Olie: The Search For Spot"
"Playhouse Disney's Rolie Polie Olie" CD-ROM, aimed at kids ages two to five, provides a nurturing, interactive environment for developing creative thinking skills and learning life lessons such as problem solving, sharing and cooperation. Based on the #1 rated "Rolie Polie Olie" TV series, the title offers a captivating mix of goal-oriented activities and creative play, packed with state-of-the-art 3D models and original animation from the award-winning show. Realistic, environment-based navigation and fun gameplay filled with kid-friendly "clickables" make "Playhouse Disney's Rolie Polie Olie: The Search For Spot" a treat for youngsters.
System Requirements and Pricing
"Playhouse Disney's Stanley Wild for Sharks!," "Playhouse Disney's The Book of Pooh: A Story without a Tail," "Playhouse Disney's Stanley Tiger Tales" and "Playhouse Disney's Rolie Polie Olie" CD-ROMs are Windows(R) 95/98/ME/XP and Macintosh(R) compatible and available for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
08/12/2002 08:45 EASTERN