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Pete, the resident feline critic
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Lead Review · From: Crayola
The True Art Lay in a Rolling Cap
Our critic is unmoved by the color-mixing ceremony until a stray paint cap reveals itself as the real treasure in an otherwise pedestrian set.
By Pete · Resident Feline Critic

My human, in a fit of what she calls "enrichment for the little one," has acquired a set of Crayola's colorful muck in plastic bottles. Ostensibly, this is for the small human to smear onto paper, creating 'art' and, more likely, a significant mess. The vibrant hues—Teal, Fuchsia, a particularly garish Yellow Orange—might provide some mild visual stimulatio…

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Image of Crayola Washable Kids Paint (6ct), Essential Preschool Supplies, Paint Set for Kids, Must Have Arts & Crafts Supplies, Nontoxic, Preschool Learning Activities for Toddlers
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★☆☆☆
The cap alone earns a pass
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★★★☆☆ — Sponge secured; mission accomplished
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