Hobbies for Children
Hobbies learning and playing information and resources guide for children. Hobbies and special interest are two ways we play and learn simultaneously. Find out more with the links below.
Andrew Beattie: Kite Flier's Information Guide
Directory of links on kites and kite flying, the kite business, competitions and festivals, galleries, aerial photography and even a kite FAQ.
Beano Online, United Kingdom: Comic Characters Information Guide
Dennis the Menace and Gnasher, The Bash Street Kids, Roger the Dodger, Minnie the Minx, Lord Snooty and friends in Britain's favorite comic.
Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit and Friends Information Guide
A site for Peter Rabbit and friends: Squirrel Nutkin, Jeremy Fisher, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-Duck and all. Lots of on-line fun and stories.
British Broadcasting Corporation, United Kingdom: BBC Online Schools Guide
A curriculum-based service, with activities linked to BBC programs for schools, and useful notes to help teachers get the most from the net.
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Blue Dog Information Guide
Blue Dog, the creation of George Rodrigue, is well known around the world. It shouldn't do the kids any harm to make friends with this canine.
Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, Georgia
Information on performances, educational programs, museum, and the annual Puppetry Arts Festival. Don't miss "Puppets: The Power of Wonder".
Fisher-Price Toys
Colorful catalogue from the main name in educational toys offers information, an online store finder and online store. Limited to U.S. shoppers.
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.: Sounds of the World's Animals
Sounds from domestic and wild animals all around the world, even the Serengeti. Pictures are combined with the sounds: the kids will love it.
Girl Tech
Girl Tech, a site created specifically for girls, has links to many articles, essays, games, gossip, advice and other stuff for and about girls.
Handelshogskolan I Stockholm, Sweden: Bruce Henry Lambert: Roi Nuoc: Vietnamese Water Puppetry Information Guide
Illuminating a fascinating and little-known form of the puppeteer's art, this site provides a brief history of Vietnamese water puppetry.
Hot Wheels: Spin City Classic Cars Guide
Product information about these popular toys, a kid's section, Shockwave games, virtual postcards, and important information for collectors.
Jim Henson Company
An abundance of images and a vast amount of information concerning the company are presented in a visually pleasing and entertaining fashion.
Kids Channel, United Kingdom
Claimed as "the safest place for children of all ages to play and explore the Internet". Fun, games (Bash the Bee, Sliding Puzzle) and stories.
Lego Group
Not just colored blocks any more -- Lego is a worldwide producer of construction toys, educational materials, and media products for children.
Lincoln Electric System, Nebraska: Children and Kites Safety Information Guide
Simple games and puzzles focusing on kite-flying safety, with a "Kite Flyer's Safety Code" certificate that kids can print, sign, and keep.
Magic Company, United Kingdom: Web Wizardry Information Guide
Articles, news, tips, and links concerning Magic on the web. Lists books for sale, links to internet vendors, software reviews, and more.
Neil M.J. Burley, United Kingdom: No Strings Attached
How to make a basic sock puppet, operate a puppet, and build a stage, Also offers practical suggestions on forming a group and raising funds.
Nestle, United Kingdom: Nesquik Activities and Information Guide
Join in the fun with the Nesquik rabbit: play games (snowboarding, football, basketball, cycling, join the straws) and read up on the goodies.
Puppe Tools: Puppetry Information and Resources Guide
Explores communication and learning through puppetry. Catalogues of puppet patterns and videos; and a curriculum model for school reform.
Puppeteers of America
Schedule of puppetry festivals in the United States, for puppeteers and fans. Special events, exhibits, performances, panels, and workshops.
Random House: Dr. Seuss: Seussville
Visit the wonderful world of Dr Seuss, and Cat in the Hat, Fox in Socks and the rest of the gang. Great fun for kids and nostalgic grown-ups.
Sage Craft: Puppetry Information and Resources Guide
Comprehensive guide to puppetry resources lists programs, workshops, exhibits, museums, festivals, and performance companies; with links.
Stanford University, Stanford, California: Bunraku Information and History Guide
Essay on the origins of Bunraku (ningyo-joruri), covering kabuki, puppets, playwrights, and theaters where bunraku is currently performed.
The Inside Track: Karting Newspaper and Information Guide
Extensive information site for karting enthusiasts includes a form for e-mail questions, and offers a subscription to its bimonthly newspaper.
Thomas The Tank, United Kingdom
Two young fans salute the friendly little steam locomotive Thomas, and his friends, with on-line activities, sounds, stories and other goodies.
Thorntons Natural Discovery, United Kingdom
Natural-history spot from U.K. chocolate makers Thorntons, promoting (of course) their children's chocolates shaped like "wonders of nature".
Toy Trains Online: Lionel Trains Information Guide
Collection focusing on older models of perennially-popular Lionel trains. Includes illustrations from catalogs from the 1920s through the '50s.
Toy Zone, United Kingdom
Directory of best-selling and "hot" toys and games and the U.K. stores where you can buy them. Books, dolls, pre-school, musical toys and so on.
Ty Corporation: Beanie Babies Information and Resources Guide
"Official home of the Beanie Babies," enables communication with collectors worldwide via the "Beanie Connection" (free registration required).
uElectric.com: All Magic Information and Resources Guide
Extensive links for magic-related sites includes reviews of instructional products, a guide to dealers online, and news of the magic industry.
uElectric.com: Magical Past Times Historical Information Guide
Current and archived articles on famous performing magicians of the past, with news about the collection and auction of magic memorabilia.
University of La Trobe, Australia: Jason Hellwege: Kites Information Guide
Images showing types of kites, with information on single- and dual-line kites as well as on kite-buggying. The kites featured here are large.
World Wide Visions: Online Doll Making Information and Resources Guide
An informational directory for collectors and doll makers. Includes priceless links to patterns, suppliers, bulletin boards, and chat rooms.
Yomega.com: High Performance Yo-Yo's Information Guide
Yomega.com is leading the Yo-Yo revival with their trendy designs and fancy gadgets. Check out their new range and try their "trick of the week".