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LEADING EDUCATIONAL RETAILER EYES WORDXCHANGE Jr.

Lakeshore Learning Materials, one of the nation's leading providers of educational toys and classroom tools, may add WordXchange Junior to its upcoming 2008 elementary school catalog and retail stores.

Lakeshore has about 40 retail stores throughout the United States, along with an extensive catalog and Web site operation.

"Since its founding more than 50 years ago, Lakeshore has a earned a sterling reputation for the quality and educational merit of its products," said Prodijeux, manufacturer of the award-winning game. "We are honored that Lakeshore has reached out to us, and we look forward to a long and successful relationship."

WordXchange Junior (MSRP $24.99), for kids ages 5 and up, helps players build their vocabulary and logic skills while trying to outsmart their opponents. The game includes an elegantly designed game board, a set of 20 special word cards, 126 magnetic letter tiles, an hourglass timer and a soft drawstring storage pouch for the letter tiles.

Prodijeux also makes WordXchange (MSRP $24.99), for ages 10 and up.

The games are available through leading retailers everywhere, including in Wal-Mart stores throughout Canada. WordXchange is also available on CD and online at www.highergames.com.

The French version of the games, AnagramPlus and AnagramPlus Junior, are sold at Wal-Mart stores in Quebec, Canada.

Acclaimed for its creativity, challenge and fun, WORDXCHANGE Junior has won numerous accolades and awards, including Discoveryschool.com's Award of Excellence, Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Children's Product, IParenting's Media Award, National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, Parents' Choice Silver Award, Today's Parent Top 10 and Toy Tips top honors. The Canadian Toy Testing Council awarded WordXchange Junior its highest rating.

Prodijeux, Inc. (www.prodijeux.com), is a developer of educational games that offer affordable, quality entertainment for families. The company is a subsidiary of Anagram Plus, Inc. (www.anagramdevelopment.com), which creates, develops and markets successful, award-winning games.

In addition to producing AnagramPlus and WordXchange, Prodijeux is also the exclusive distributor of bioViva's Nomad and Discovery series of educational games. The Nomad series (ages 7+), including "Nature Keeps You Guess," "Betting on Nature" and "Families in Nature," are fun and unique card games that take players on discovery tours of our planet and introduce them to the creatures who live there. The Discovery series (ages 3+), include "Frolickin," "Fablekin" and "Puzzlekin" ‚ magnificent, colorful board games that inspire the imaginations of players of all ages.