Customer Reviews

Storybook Weaver Deluxe

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I bought this program thinking it would be hokey, at best. But I was pleasantly surprised. My son was able to read stories or create new ones, using story starters or a 'blank sheet of paper.' There are a number of backgrounds, props, and musical themes. You can even print out what you've created. He still has fun with this two years later. I was sorry to see that it is out of stock, because I think this program is wonderful for aspiring young writers.

I went over to my friends house one day and decided to play this game. We added sound, pictures, and wrote a great story. We had such a fun time on her computer. I wanted to buy this game for myself but it was out of stock. I'm so upset because I wanted to record my voice on it to read the story. It's a really great game and lot's of kids would love to play it.

As a school counselor, a student introduced me to this program. If you work with children who don't trust, you know that they do not like traditional talk therapies. I have found Storybook Weaver to be helpful both in assessing students and as a way to introduce alternative ways to cope and see the world. It is great corrective play therapy. Most students enjoy the process and usually finish their pictures with a satisfied "There! I'm done!"

This is an excellent software package for encouraging and supporting young writers. I am a teacher/researcher and programs like this support students in using technology to publish high quality creative work.

Initially I was angry as the box I got said Windows 95 and did not say windows XP like I saw next to the image on amazon. I sent an email to the seller requesting a refund and informing him that the package had not been opened. Haven't heard back from the seller, but in all fairness it's the weekend (has only been two days). Well I started googling seeing if I could get this 95 software to run on my Windows Xp or Windows 7 (I have both ). I found information on running the program on Windows compatibility mode and that this would help run older software. Well I decided to take a chance and opened the box. I put it into my window 7 computer and to my surprise it ran!! I didn't even go into compatibility mode (maybe the computer did on it's own/automatically). Now it seems from our early experiments that you always have to put the disk into the computer for it to run (but who cares). My husband is still seeing if he can get it to save on the computer and place the icon on the desktop--last I checked he hasn't been able to. If he figures it out I'll write back. My 7 year old son is ecstatic! I love my husband!

I tried another disk called "Real World Spanish" which is also from 1995. It ran also. I wonder why? If you know why please make a comment below explaining this as I would like to know. The package for StoryBook Weaver Deluxe says: system requirements: To run on Windows and Windows 95 computers, you need: 486 or faster processor, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher, or Windows 95, 256-color display, 8MB RAM, 16 MB RAM recommended, double speed CD-ROM drive.

Storybook Weaver makes writing fun! When I first I was like, oh no! I hate writing! But then I got so attached to it that I couldn`t get off of it!

In this game, you get to make your own story. You can add music to it, put pictures in it, borders and soo much more!! I think it's also great if you need to write a story for your report in school too. You'll have hours of fun making up your own stories. I found out about this software at my school for computer class, I didn't get to finish my second story. But I know you'll have a great time with yours. I recommend this for ages 7-12. Or when your child starts to know how to type and read. A great and imaginitive mind for a great and better story. When you're done with your story, the great thing is that you get to print it out.

I have used Storybook Weaver with first, third, and fourth graders and have found it flexible, interesting and inspiring. The ease of creating pictures makes it ideal for beginning writers, and the format options allows advanced writers to produce more detailed and complex compositions. It's an effective way to both finish a final draft, as well as begin a story with a picture based prewriting exercise. Kids of all ages will find the varied and imaginative picture possibilites fun. Highly recommended for children reluctant to write and for those who can't seem to write enough.

My 13 year old neice and I have spent countless hours laughing until we cried making silly stories with this program. Now that she is getting into her teen years, it takes longer for her to open up and be herself. But whenever we start talking about our past stories or start making new ones, she instantly relaxes and she is my easy-going neice again who isn't worried about cheerleading practice and fitting in. There is also so much pride involved when completing a story. Age is not an issue with Storybook Weaver. It is as much fun for me as it is for her!

I went over to my friends house one day and decided to play this game. We added sound, pictures, and wrote a great story. We had such a fun time on her computer. I wanted to buy this game for myself but it was out of stock. I'm so upset because I wanted to record my voice on it to read the story. It's a really great game and lot's of kids would love to play it.