Girls and horses in the media go back so far that even the cliche has become cliche.

To an adult, Crayola's Paint 'n Play Pony might seem like a bankable snoozefest. Activities include coloring and decorating a horse; dressing up in funny hats, feeding, washing, and grooming; styling the horse's hair; writing stories; and creating printable crafts. But to a child who loves horses, we're talking kid in a candy shop.

The interface should be easy enough for a five-year-old user to manage without a problem. Penelope Pig, nestled on a picnic blanket and flanked by horses, ponies, and a flying unicorn, introduces you to the activities listed above. You can also jump to a special section on celebrity horses, though younger kids may need to have their parents on hand to read them the text.

I asked a seven-year-old software expert what she thought of Paint 'n Play Pony on a scale of one to ten. She gave it a 105.





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