Description:

Interactive CD Rom
Based on Bruce's Story
by Maureen Thom and Celia Macliver
Publisher: Information Plus

£34.00+VAT=£39.95

Bruce, the spaniel sort of dog, is already well known to thousands of child care professionals and children. The story of how he had to leave his home on the farm and start a new life has helped countless children think about changes in their own lives. Now Bruce comes alive in multimedia, with animation, sound effects, music and speech. So as well as reading about Bruce and his adventures, children can now play inside the story. And there's still lots to think about with open ended questions for child and adult helper to talk about together.

Clicking on one of "Bruce's Bones" will pop up a speech bubble from Bruce commenting on what is happening to him at that time and inviting the child to describe similar experiences of their own. This can be done using a background word processor, discussion or any other method that seems appropriate.

Comes with all artwork in colour and line drawn versions for further activities.

...probably the most useful bit of material I have ever come across in helping children to come to terms with the moves entailed within the care system and particularly with adoption.
Adoption UK Nov 98