Molouk Y. Ba-Isa Saudi Gazette Have you met Wilby? Wearing a blue shirt and a big smile, Wilby is an online friend who lives at www.Wilby.tv. “The Universe of Wilby” is a safe social network for children over five years of age. Children from more than 90 countries have joined the Wilby Universe. There's a lot to do at Wilby.tv. Sign up first for the free version of the site to see if you like it. The site is available in English or French. All the free games at Wilby.tv aim to help you gain knowledge in a fun way. Some of the topics covered are logic, math, memory and geography. You and your parents can feel happy when you spend time in the Universe of Wilby because you'll be learning something new and practicing skills while you play. Try “Penguin Jump,” a multiplication game. Or there's the “Giraffe Race,” which helps you practice time conversion. And if you're a world traveler, you might score well in the geography game, “Geomap.” If you go to the network section of the site, you will see that Wilby gives you praise and encouragement for your efforts in the games. Under the “My Profile” section you can let everyone know your mood, from excited to angry. Click on the picture and create an avatar to represent you at the website. Dress your avatar in clothes and accessories and even pick a background for the picture. To message Wilby, there is a big list of quick messages. Just pick any one and send it out; no need to type or know how to spell. If you have a smartphone or tablet, Wilby has a new app for iOS and Android, which lets you message Wilby on the go.
