Choose Your Own Adventure

Holiday time is in full swing and I’m up to here *hand over head* in gift ideas.
For the youngster in your life might I suggest the Choose Your Own Adventure DVD. When I’m at my friends house their rug rats insist on Uncle JayChan watching Sponge Bob with them… oh kill me now!
CYOA ~ The Abominable Snowman is the first interactive DVD movie based on the hugely popular CYOA books. The movie takes you on an adventure to Nepal’s Himalayas. During the trip you can use the remote to make on screen selections that decide what the characters do. There are several outcomes based on these decisions giving the movie 11 unique endings.
This is a brilliant use of technology! Kids are forced to use their critical thinking skills and in turn learn about making choices. After talking to a few parents and teachers at a recent sales demonstration I was convinced CYOA needed to be added to my recommended list. I bought one took it home and tried out several paths to see the different endings. There are definite consequences to each decision. (BTW not all the endings are «happy»)
I really enjoyed the short documentary on Nepal in the bonus features section. Hey even I got a little eduMAcation from this DVD!
I can see my self sitting down with the kids and watching this movie over and over again. I can’t say the same thing about Sponge Bob! With all the crap on the market today it’s great to see something that actually teaches while it entertains.
If you don’t have your own kids and want to make a great impression on your friends that do… buy them CYOA!
JayChan approved! *
*thanks to Jonas for the license this holiday season.