Clifford The Big Red Dog Thinking Adventures Review

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(More customer reviews)Although Clifford's Thinking Adventures is rated for children ages 4-6, my 3 1/2 has been playing with it, loving it, and learning (without knowing it!) since we received it from Amazon a week ago. There are three difficulty levels, and even on the Easy setting I have been impressed with the level of thinking my daughter has shown in figuring out the puzzles and also in the long term goal of getting Clifford to his birthday party.
When you play, you first choose 4 jewels for Clifford's collar, which show up along the way as you explore the game and work on the more difficult, multi-part tasks which must be completed before Clifford's birthday party may begin. These tasks involve your putting together various items you find in the game to solve problems. For instance, one of the tasks is for Clifford to get a bath and brush so he will look spiffy for the party. Fair enough, but this task cannot simply be accomplished by going to the dog groomer's shop (Clifford is too big to get through the door!). Later, as the game is played, you will find that the groomer, who previously closed his shop at the mere sight of the humongous Clifford, is taking a balloon ride in the park. What do you do when his balloon gets stuck in the tree and he can't get down? Think think think...how about using that rope ladder we saw earlier by the fire station? When the groomer gets down, he is so greatful that he gives Clifford a grooming kit he can use, if he can find enough water to bathe in. Where is there enough water? Think think think...was that a swimming pool I saw on the map??
There are plenty of games and puzzles along the way to the party as well. For instance, when Clifford accidentally knocks over the stand in front of the grocery store, you have to piece the broken sign back together (puzzle - spacial relationships) and put the grocery items back on the proper shelves in a certain order (following directions, counting).
I have noticed that the games and item locations can change from game to game for repeat playability. The game is also automatically saved wherever you happen to be, even if you do not close out of the game properly. This is a nice feature for small kids.
I have very few criticisms of the game. Actually moving Clifford around on the map in the game where you take people (and their cars) home according to their directions ("I live in the yellow house next to the three apple trees") can be a little bit tricky to master. Also, I first thought that it was a little annoying that the game does not give you a cursor to click until the characters in the scenes stop talking. I now think that this is a good idea, because it forces you to listen and to think about what the characters are saying instead of just clicking away as on an arcade game.
I changed my sound card a few nights ago, and went into Clifford to test it after my daughter had gone to bed. I ended up playing an entire game myself using one of the more difficult modes. About halfway through my wife walked in and started giving her suggestions over my shoulder. Yes, we really enjoyed Clifford too!

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Build Skills on Your Way to Clifford's Big Party!Product InformationClifford The Bit Red Dog may be big and red but as far as he's concerned he'sjust like any other dog. That's why when Clifford tries to do what other dogsdo things can get a little out of hand. Sometimes he gets into trouble.Sometimes he saves the day. Most of the time he has a lot of fun. All of thetime he's a good dog and true friend.Children direct this skill-building journey through Clifford's neighborhoodlooking for ways to make his party big fun!Throughout the adventure entertaining activities encourage each child to usetheir thinking and reasoning skills as well as their imagination. In additionkids are presented with challenges that require them to use their problemsolving skills to complete various steps. The celebration begins once childrenhave everything they need to throw a party big enough for Clifford!Skills LearnedProblem solvingLogic & ReasoningClassifying & SortingMatchingMemoryColors & ShapesCountingSpatial ReasoningCreativityFine Motor SkillsFollowing DirectionsProduct HighlightsFollowing DirectionsHelp Emily Elizabeth prepare for Clifford's birthday party. Get ready for funthinking adventures and activities along the way!Problem SolvingElroy Kibble is stuck in a tree! Use your problem solving skills to figure outhow to get him down.Fine Motor SkillsSwim through the ocean to save Clifford's pal Rocky. Eat fishsticks for energyand watch out for the seaweed it slows you down!ImaginationUse your creativity to make Clifford a special birthday cake. Spell out amessage put on sprinkles pick your favorite flavor and more!Memory & MatchingBuild memory skills while fixing up the backyard. Clifford has buried objectsthat go together - see if you can find them!Following Directions Memory & LogicIt's a fire drill1 As a volunteer firefighter you can help by listening to thefire chief's directions and guiding Clifford to the cor

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