30 Award-Winning Software and Video Games NAPPA 2008 Award-Winning Software, Video Games, and Websites   By Alex Chisholm   This year, we once again welcomed “kid testers” to help us evaluate scores of video games and electronic toys. Overall, we noted an increase in the number and quality of online offerings, enhanced features that customize and personalize play experiences, and a raising of the bar in software that enables kids to explore their creativity and practice musical performance skills.   Some excellent titles based on popular entertainment characters offer new innovations that stand solidly on their own. With online safety such a concern these days, we added a new Family Resources category to support parents and teachers in helping children understand and practice responsible behaviors as they explore the Web and interact with others online.   NAPPA Icon Key Best Bang for the Buck Family Fun Top Pick Gold Winner Honors Winner   For Preschoolers & Up   Bob the Builder Can-Do Zoo Tag Reading System and       the Little Engine That Could Children’s Music Journey, Vol. 1 KidiArt Studio Laugh & Learn Smart Bounce & Spin Pony Leapster2 Learning System and Dora         the Explorer Camping Adventure:         Explore Spanish Words For Early Elementary Students   Club Penguin KidiJamz Studio Word Girl PBS Web Site Batman Power Wing Laptop Build-A-Bear Workshop DisneyFairies.com Create-a-Fairy My Guitar and My Piano For Upper Elementary Students   ArtRage Deluxe 2.5 GigglePoetry.com Moshi Monsters Pet Vet 3-D Animal Hospital: Down Under For Tweens & Up   Animationish Boom Blox Deca Sports The Greens Whyville For Tweens & Teens   Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Emoticons Venture Arctic Computer Game   Family Resources   KidZui: The Internet for Kids Parents Activity Center Internet Keep Safe Coalition Web Site Netsmartz Workshop Spakkle.com   Return to NAPPA 2008 Award Winners