The Adventures of Bottle Shop Bill

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media

Most suitable age range:

2-7

Availability

Format: Internet (Type: Combination)

Available online at www.abc.net.au/children/bottletopbill/default2.htm

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About the game

Year of production	NA
Classification advice
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Consumer advice lines	NA
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Other information
Country of origin	Australia
Production Company	Australian Broadcasting Commission

Synopsis

A range of activities are available for children to play including a memory game, puzzles, hide and seek , and character building. There are also craft activities and downloads for extra fun.

Points to consider

Words of caution

None

Positive aspects

Encourages children to solve a number of puzzle types in a fun and supportive learning environment.

Questions to ask

Parents could encourage their children to broaden their experience of these games by either making or purchasing activities similar to those presented on the website tol further develop their child’s learning potential. For example:

colour matching
pattern recognition
shape sorting projects