It started out as a 'rubber stamp' kind of paint program. This venerable paint application has been around since 1989. For kids, the main things to look for are easily understood and accessed features, a playful interface, and intuitive enough so that you don't have read a 200-page manual to help them figure it all out. Have fun! Kids have tremendous imaginations, and the right paint program will not just let them play, but will actively inspire them to create and tell their stories.