announced today
that their ghostly adventure, The Berenstain Bears(TM) and the Spooky Old
Tree, has shipped exclusively for the Game Boy(R) Advance.
"It has been an honor to transform this treasured story into a nonstop
action experience for the Game Boy Advance," said Jeff Lujan, business
director, Namco Hometek Inc.
For more information about Namco and its products log onto http://www.
"Our hope is that kids will want a booster seat after reading or hearing
this story," said Jeff Ogden, president , AAA Minnesota/Iowa.
That means child passengers in the critical age range between 4 and 8 are at
higher risk for death or injury in the event of a crash. A booster seat helps correctly position
safety belts so that the lap belt rests on your child's thighs below
the hipbone , while the shoulder belt crosses the middle of your child's
chest and does not cut into his or her neck.

AAA Minnesota/Iowa, which includes more than 700,000 members, offers
automotive , travel, insurance and financial services. ACG clubs belong to the national AAA
federation, a not -for-profit organization, with more than 45 million members
in the United States and Canada.

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Award Winning Children's Book Series Available for the First Time Ever on Game
Boy(R) Advance

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Based on
the best-selling book that has sold more than 1. Use each
Bear's unique skills to escape the Old Tree and find the way home;
* Chilling confrontations lurk in every corner of the game's expansive
levels."
According to Wilcock, a young child wearing only an adult safety belt can
suffer serious or fatal injury if the safety belt rides up over his or her
stomach or neck.

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Now, with the
blessing of creators Stan and Jan Berenstain, Brother Bear, Sister Bear and
Cousin Freddy have made the leap to the Game Boy Advance platform.2 million copies worldwide
since 1978, the game is an exciting nighttime adventure featuring crocodiles
and spiders.

For more information about the Berenstain Bears please visit
http://www. "Placing children in age-
appropriate restraint systems reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than
half.

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, After years of captivating
children with their book series and TV specials, The Berenstain Bears now have
their paws on the video game industry as Namco Hometek Inc. "We look forward to introducing the thrill of the
Bears' tale to a whole new generation, through a new medium -- and the
enclosed book will ensure that the adventures continue right through until
bedtime.

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About The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree
The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree brings to life the classic
bestselling tale of three little bears in a peck of peril.

FEATURES:
* Based on the celebrated, award-winning book, The Berenstain Bears and
the Spooky Old Tree;
* Play as Brother Bear, Sister Bear or loyal Cousin Freddy .
The books -- both titled What's Right For Me? -- feature Sammy the
Squirrel, his parents and the Otters -- a family of four with both a child
safety seat and a booster seat installed in their vehicle.

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Challenge terrible crocs and creepy creepycrawlies;
* Vivid cartoon graphics modeled on Stan and Jan Berenstain's classic
illustrations. is an award-winning video games publisher
for next generation game consoles.

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Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children of every
age from 2 to 14 years old.

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Players must help the Bears work together to confront the many frightful
beasts dwelling within The Spooky Old Tree. (C) 2001
Nintendo.

To help prevent these sobering statistics, AAA and
UMPIRE offer the following booster seat tips:

-- Belt-positioning booster seats play a critically important role in
transitioning children from a child seat (with its own harness) to an
adult lap and shoulder belt.

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Based on the
classic children's book that is full of spiders, surprises and scary moments,
the platform adventure game itself will be packaged with a treat -- a bonus
book of The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat.com. Departing from
traditional occupant safety literature, the publications focus on the child's
point of view regarding comfort, visibility and the excitement of choosing a
new booster seat. "Nothing could be further from the truth.

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-- Booster seats can only be used with a lap and shoulder safety belt
combination.

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AAA Launches Booster Seat Story for Young Children

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Namco Ships the Timeless Classic Story of 'The Berenstain Bears(TM) and the Spooky Old Tree'

namco. Based in
Santa Clara, CA, Namco Hometek Inc. Namco has created some of the industry's
greatest video game franchises: Tekken(R), SOULCALIBUR (R), Dead to Rights(R),
Pac-Man World(TM), Ridge Racer(R), Time Crisis(R) and ACECOMBAT(TM). in the United States
and/or other countries.
"People think that after their child turns 4, he or she doesn't need a car
seat anymore," said Wilcock.

-- Children should use booster seats from about age 4 (about 40 pounds) to
at least 8 years of age.

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Cartoon graphics inspired by the
books and unique skills for each bear create the most interactive Berenstain
Bears experience yet!
The Berenstain Bears series of books and TV specials has delighted
youngsters around the world for more than four decades.
To stress the importance of booster seats in reducing injuries and deaths
among child passengers, AAA and UMPIRE will donate What's Right for Me?
storybooks to elementary schools throughout AAA's service territory in the
Midwest. Most had no concerns about their
child's safety in an adult seat belt," said Wilcock.

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TEKKEN(R), SOULCALIBUR(R), PAC-MAN WORLD(TM), Ridge Racer(R), Time
Crisis(R) and ACECOMBAT(TM) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Namco
Limited in the United States and/or other countries. In 2003, 2,136 children died in motor vehicle
crashes across the U. It is part of The Auto
Club Group (ACG), the largest affiliation of AAA clubs in the Midwest, with
4.

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berenstainbears. These
products have not been crash-tested and may compromise your child's
safety.

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namco.

-- Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions for your child's
booster seat as well as the directions provided in your vehicle's
owner's manual.1 million members in eight states.

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About Namco Hometek Inc.
Namco Hometek Inc."
According to UMPIRE Program Administrator Sandra Wilcock, there is a
tendency among parents and other caregivers to transition their children from
child safety seats directly to an adult safety belt and/or shoulder harness.

-- Never use after-market products such as safety belt adjusters.

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S., In a collaborative effort
designed to appeal directly to young children, AAA and the University of
Michigan Program for Injury Research and Education (UMPIRE) have authored a
color storybook and a coloring book that promote booster seat use among child
passengers from 4-8 years of age. This time, we're going to the source.S.

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Lost and caught in
a thunderous storm, Brother Bear, Sister Bear and Cousin Freddy have taken
shelter in a looming, crooked old oak tree in the heart of a dark wood. For more information about The Berenstain
Bears and the Spooky Old Tree, please visit http://www. is the U.

-- A high-back booster seat should be used in vehicles that are not
equipped with height adjustable headrests or high seat backs.

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Books to Be Donated to Elementary Schools Statewide for Teacher Use

BURNSVILLE, Minn.

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com/. Dead to Rights(TM) is a
trademark or registered trademark of Namco Hometek Inc. They are not designed to work with lap belts alone.

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The coloring book version of What's Right for Me? can be ordered by calling
(800) 222-1333. All children, ages 12 and younger, should
always ride properly secured in the back seat of a vehicle, unless one
is not available .

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com. consumer division of Namco Limited, a
Tokyo-based world leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. This color booklet is designed specifically for teacher use with
groups of young students , and includes teaching points and tips for parents. "The safety
community has had limited success reaching parents with its booster seat
safety message.
"A recent government study showed that less than half of parents and
caregivers were aware of booster seats.