Wonder Pets

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

Format: Internet. (Type: Platform)

Available online at http://www.nickjr.com/playtime/shows/wonder_pets/games/wond_sea_creatures.jhtml

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About the game

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Other information
Country of origin	USA
Production Company	Nickelodeon

Synopsis

Based on the popular children’s television series, the three Wonder Pets friends, Linny the Guinea Pig, Tuck the Turtle and Ming-Ming Duckling go deep-sea touring to rescue three sea creature babies. They collect healthy salads and pearls on the way but have to beware of hungry whales.

Points to consider

Words of caution

None

Positive aspects

encourages healthy eating and helping behaviour.
if players are “eaten” by a whale, they only need to tickle his insides to get laughed back out into the sea again unharmed

Questions to ask

Parents may wish to use this game as a platform to discuss the value of friendship and helping others in need and less fortunate than themselves.