Bamboo Bunch (bamboobunch.com) is an Internet destination for families, where kids can learn, play, and explore in a safe environment. Bamboo Bunch is updated weekly, so there is always something new to do.

Kids and parents create Bamboo Buddies, which can play games, read stories, collect items from the Bamboo Bazaar, and explore the Bamboo Bunch world. The environment is especially safe for children ages 4-12; they are guided with educational activities and never allowed to talk to Internet strangers.

Imagine stepping out of your own beach house, finding yourself on a spacious island that is all yours.

What could be better than your own personal island? At Bamboo Bunch, that is exactly what you get. Not only does everyone get their own private paradise, we provide them with tools to decorate and build on their island. Want a giant fort? Maybe a trampoline park? Or how about building a race course with a fleet of dune buggies? All of this and more is possible on your own personal island.

The Bamboo Bunch world is not limited to your island and beach house. The world goes on and on, with more areas opening for exploration all the time.

Take Crystal Forest, for example. This enchanted forest in Milanda Valley is filled with magical stars that help boost the experience of your Bamboo Buddy. Your adventure is accompanied by the music of Mozart. And for the younger players, the Dolch words (important for reading in grades K-3) are constantly reinforced.

Bamboo Bunch also offers some smaller, targeted games. Children can learn basic reading and math skills by playing casual games inspired by state and national educational standards.

Computers and the Internet both offer great potential for learning and creative expression for children of all ages. Bamboo Bunch delivers that potential in a safe and rewarding environment.

You can visit Bamboo Bunch online at http://bamboobunch.com.

A special note for parents from Thomas Phillips, the founder of Bamboo Bunch:

My kids are growing up watching my wife and me use computers and the Internet. Naturally, they want to use the computers, too. To say I am nervous about my kids being on the Internet would be an understatement. Bamboo Bunch was born of my desire for a safe, educational, and ad-free environment in which my own children could learn, explore, and express their creativity. I am very pleased with how Bamboo Bunch has evolved, and how it has accelerated the cognitive development of my own children. Nothing in life comes with guarantees, but I am convinced that Bamboo Bunch is making a difference. I sincerely hope you will see similar results in your children.