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 |
Have you ever wanted to jump into a story? The Magic Tales series lets you do just that! These fun computer games are like interactive storybooks for kids. They were made by Animation Magic and published by Davidson. You could find them on CD-ROMs for computers using Mac OS and Microsoft Windows.
The series first appeared at a big computer event called MacWorld in 1995. The very first game, The Little Samurai, came out in September 1995. It was based on an old Japanese folk tale. In each story, a character named Grandpa Mouse reads to his two grandchildren. He tells them exciting tales when they are feeling bored. Each story in the series has twelve pages for you to explore.
Discover the Magic Tales Games
The Magic Tales series includes several exciting stories from different parts of the world. Each game offers a unique adventure for young readers.
- The Little Samurai
- Country of origin: Japan
- Based on: The folk tale of Issun-bōshi
- Release date: September 26, 1995
- Baba Yaga and the Magic Geese
- Imo and the King
- Country of origin: Africa
- Release date: November 7, 1995
- The Princess and the Crab
- Country of origin: Italy
- Release date: September 17, 1996
- Liam Finds a Story
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Release date: October 1, 1996
- Sleeping Cub's Test of Courage
- Country of origin: Native America
- Release date: November 12, 1996
How to Play Magic Tales
These games were special because they used cool three-dimensional (3D) art. Each story had about 30 minutes of animation, making them feel like mini-movies. You could also click on over 500 different things in the stories to explore and find surprises! Plus, each game had its own original music.
The stories in Magic Tales were inspired by different cultures from around the world. They aimed to teach children important lessons about life and good behavior. These games were made for kids aged 3 to 9 years old.
Where to Find Magic Tales
You might be able to find a collection of these games on a special CD called The Magic Tales Collection CD.
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