Magic Tales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Magic Tales |
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| Genres | Literature, edutainment |
| Developers | Animation Magic |
| Publishers | Davidson |
| Composers | Tony Trippi |
| Platforms | Windows, Macintosh |
| First release | The Little Samurai September 1995 |
| Latest release | Sleeping Cub's Test of Courage November 1996 |
Magic Tales is a fun series of interactive storybooks made for kids. These digital books were created by Animation Magic and published by Davidson. You could play them on your computer using CD-ROMs, whether you had a Mac OS or Microsoft Windows system.
The first story, The Little Samurai, came out in 1995. It was based on a Japanese folk tale. In each story, a character named Grandpa Mouse reads to his two grandchildren. He tells them exciting tales when they are bored. In Spanish, the series was known as "El Abuelo Ratón." Each story in the series had twelve pages.
Contents
Exploring the Magic Tales Series
The Magic Tales series includes several different stories. Each one comes from a unique part of the world. They teach important lessons through their adventures.
Stories in the Collection
| Title | Country of Origin | Based On | Release Date | Notes |
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| The Little Samurai | Japan | Issun-bōshi | September 26, 1995 | This was the very first story released. |
| Baba Yaga and the Magic Geese | Russia | Baba Yaga | October 3, 1995 | This story was also available in Arabic. |
| Imo and the King | Africa | November 7, 1995 | ||
| The Princess and the Crab | Italy | September 17, 1996 | ||
| Liam Finds a Story | Ireland | October 1, 1996 | ||
| Sleeping Cub's Test of Courage | Native America | November 12, 1996 |
How the Games Work
The Magic Tales games were designed to be very engaging. They used cool three-dimensional art. Each game had about 30 minutes of animation. There were also over 500 places you could click to explore.
Learning Through Play
The stories had original music that fit the theme. They were inspired by different cultures from around the world. The main goal was to teach children good moral lessons. These games were made for kids aged 3 to 9 years old.
Where to Find Magic Tales
You could find these stories collected together.
Collection CD
- The Magic Tales Collection CD
See also
