Lobster Dude, Mussel Bound and friends on the net

Click here to meet Mussel Bound, Shrimp Louise, and the entire Lobster Dude gang

Mussel Bound stars in How to Laugh Like a Nerd, due out in Summer, 2007

Didn't you hear the recess bell? Take a well-earned timeout with fun games and puzzles featuring the entire Lobster Dude gang.

Color the world of Ocean Floors. You can color online, or print and use crayons the old fashioned way.

Create Lobster Dude gang virtual greeting cards to send to your friends

What's your opinion? Weigh in on our Lobster Dude gang poll of the week.

Get your own Dudewear™ featuring Lobster Dude, Mussel Bound and the entire gang. Do you laugh like a nerd? Show the world with official Mussel Bound Laugh Like a Nerd ™ merchandise including T-shirts, posters, magnets and a range of other products. Keep checking back; we're adding new products all the time.

Shrimp Louise can help you with your homework! Older kids can practice their math formulas and convert various measurments. Younger kids can practice counting coins and making change, and try fun matching and counting exercises.

Learn about online safety with Shrimp Louise and Oycifer Halfshell

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	Computers are sure fun, aren't they? You can play games, do your homework, go shopping, meet other kids that share your interests, and see pictures of interesting people, places and things thousands of miles from your home. But just like the real world, not everyone on the Internet is nice or has good intentions. That's why it's important to always be smart, be safe, and beware.

	Never give out personal information such as your address, phone number, or the name and location of your school or your parents' workplace, without your parents' permission.

	Never send anyone your picture, or anything else, without permission

	Don't respond to messages that are mean or make you feel uncomfortable. Tell your parent right away if this happens, and remember, it is never your fault when someone sends you something mean-spirited.

	Never agree to meet anyone in person that you've met online, without talking it over with your parents. Any meetings, if your parents approve, should be in an open, public space with plenty of other people around.

	Tell your parents right away if you see anything online that makes you uncomfortable.

	Don't ever let anyone you've met online visit you in person, unless your parent has agreed and will be present. Ideally, these meetings should be away from your home even if there are plenty of responsible grown ups around.

	Remember, people online may not be who they say they are – someone who says they are an 11-year-old girl or 10-year-old boy could be someone else entirely!

	Never give out your passwords to anyone, and never fill out those pop up screens. Reputable companies will not ask for that information via e-mail or instant message; if in doubt ask your parent.

	Wait - we almost forgot the most important part! Have fun! The Internet is a fun and educational place. You just have to be smart and know how to use it. Play games, do your homework, talk to other kids who share your interests, visit states and countries far away from the comfort of your home or school. Just follow Shrimp Louise's guidelines for safety!