Ransom Publishing launches 'Little Monsters' CD-ROM Series.
Ransom Publishing announces the launch of an exciting new series of affordable children's CD-ROM titles based around the 'Little Monsters' characters.
Ransom Publishing is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new series of affordable children's CD-ROM titles based around the world-famous 'Little Monsters' characters.
The 'Little Monsters' are 30 endearing little children, each of whom has a charming characteristic: so we have Curious Calvin, Serious Sadie, Rude Roger, Ticklish Timmy, Bossy Bethany, Shy Sophie, Dirty Dermot ... you get the idea!
Designed to appeal to both parents and children alike, the 'Little Monsters' first appeared as a series of children's storybooks, and then achieved universal popularity in the popular BBC television series.
The CD-ROM series features an extensive range of entertaining interactive titles, teaching the core topics of Literacy and Numeracy to children aged from 3 through to 7. The series provides a comprehensive learning path for children, providing a complete foundation in these important topics.
"These titles arc a winner", says Robert Ertle, Ransom Publishing's Sales and Marketing Director. "It's an extensive range of branded titles at a competitive price point, all featuring Ransom's award-winning pedigree for engaging, stimulating learning. Children just have fun, and parents can feel secure in the knowledge that their children are gaining confidence in these core curriculum areas."
Individual titles in the series are published for dual platform in 'jewel case' format and are competitively priced at £9.99 RRP. They are also available in special boxed sets containing two . different 'Little Monsters' titles at £19.99 RRP.
• Silly Sidney in 'Another Silly Day' Ages 3-4, literacy.
Silly Sydney decides to go shopping, to buy the silliest things he can think of. Will you help him?
• Curious Calvin in 'The Treasure of Bulstrode Castle' Agea 4-5, literacy
At Bulstrode Castle, Calvin finds a magic treasure map showing that there is treasure in the castle somewhere. But parts of the map are missing. This is very curious! Help Calvin solve the mysteries of the castle to find the missing pieces of the map, and then solve the final puzzle to find the treasure.
• Greedy Graham in 'Disaster at the Sweet Factory' Ages 3-4, numeracy
A school trip to the sweet factory is just too good for Graham! He tries to outwit the staff and eat as many sweets and chocolates as possible. Does it all end in tears?
• Perfect Prudence in 'The Perfect Present' Ages 4—5, numeracy
Prudence needs a present for Dermot's birthday, but of course the first present she sees is really not good enough! Can you help Prudence find the perfect present for Dermot?
The first four titles in the series are launched on Friday 5"' May. The second four titles in the series will be launched in July 2000, for ages 3-5, with a further eight titles in autumn 2000, for ages 5-7. The 'Little Monsters' CD-ROMs will be available from a wide range of retailers, including PC World, Dixons and W H Smith. They will be supported by extensive merchandising in retail outlets, ranging from beanies and pyjamas to painting kits, keyrings and videos.
For further details on the Little Monsters' CD-ROM series, or to request review copies or screen • shots, please contact the Marketing Department at:
Ransom Publishing Ltd. Ransom House Unit 1, Brook Street Watlington Oxon 0X9 5PP
Tel: 01491 613711 Fax: 01491 613733 Email: marketing@ransompublishing.co.uk
The 'Little Monsters' are 30 endearing little children, each of whom has a charming characteristic: so we have Curious Calvin, Serious Sadie, Rude Roger, Ticklish Timmy, Bossy Bethany, Shy Sophie, Dirty Dermot ... you get the idea!
Designed to appeal to both parents and children alike, the 'Little Monsters' first appeared as a series of children's storybooks, and then achieved universal popularity in the popular BBC television series.
The CD-ROM series features an extensive range of entertaining interactive titles, teaching the core topics of Literacy and Numeracy to children aged from 3 through to 7. The series provides a comprehensive learning path for children, providing a complete foundation in these important topics.
"These titles arc a winner", says Robert Ertle, Ransom Publishing's Sales and Marketing Director. "It's an extensive range of branded titles at a competitive price point, all featuring Ransom's award-winning pedigree for engaging, stimulating learning. Children just have fun, and parents can feel secure in the knowledge that their children are gaining confidence in these core curriculum areas."
Individual titles in the series are published for dual platform in 'jewel case' format and are competitively priced at £9.99 RRP. They are also available in special boxed sets containing two . different 'Little Monsters' titles at £19.99 RRP.
• Silly Sidney in 'Another Silly Day' Ages 3-4, literacy.
Silly Sydney decides to go shopping, to buy the silliest things he can think of. Will you help him?
• Curious Calvin in 'The Treasure of Bulstrode Castle' Agea 4-5, literacy
At Bulstrode Castle, Calvin finds a magic treasure map showing that there is treasure in the castle somewhere. But parts of the map are missing. This is very curious! Help Calvin solve the mysteries of the castle to find the missing pieces of the map, and then solve the final puzzle to find the treasure.
• Greedy Graham in 'Disaster at the Sweet Factory' Ages 3-4, numeracy
A school trip to the sweet factory is just too good for Graham! He tries to outwit the staff and eat as many sweets and chocolates as possible. Does it all end in tears?
• Perfect Prudence in 'The Perfect Present' Ages 4—5, numeracy
Prudence needs a present for Dermot's birthday, but of course the first present she sees is really not good enough! Can you help Prudence find the perfect present for Dermot?
The first four titles in the series are launched on Friday 5"' May. The second four titles in the series will be launched in July 2000, for ages 3-5, with a further eight titles in autumn 2000, for ages 5-7. The 'Little Monsters' CD-ROMs will be available from a wide range of retailers, including PC World, Dixons and W H Smith. They will be supported by extensive merchandising in retail outlets, ranging from beanies and pyjamas to painting kits, keyrings and videos.
For further details on the Little Monsters' CD-ROM series, or to request review copies or screen • shots, please contact the Marketing Department at:
Ransom Publishing Ltd. Ransom House Unit 1, Brook Street Watlington Oxon 0X9 5PP
Tel: 01491 613711 Fax: 01491 613733 Email: marketing@ransompublishing.co.uk
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