'Grinch,' 'Rugrats,' dogs online

Site-Seeing with Jan Perry

Traditionally the holidays bring some big movies to the screen. This year the movies are also big fun. And it is no surprise that the ''Rugrats,'' the ''Grinch'' and all those dalmatians are scoring big with audiences.

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures. There's a much longer address that takes you directly to the ''102 Dalmatians'' page, but this will get you there with less typing. When the page pops up, just click on the poster and then hang on to your spots. Disney has outdone itself. The opening animation plays like a mini-movie while the street scene graphics are interactive and well designed. Click on the car (Cruella's Ride) to play games. Click on the Dog Day News to read all about the movie. The Dog Shelter takes you to Spotted University for more puppy play. Cruella's Boutique lets you hit the runway wearing fabulous(furless) fashions.

http://www.hsus.org/dalmatians/dalmatianflyer.html. I'd be remiss in my duty as an animal lover if I didn't also list this Humane Shelter warning about buying a Dalmatian because they seem cute and cuddly in the movie. Dalmatians are wonderful dogs, but high maintenance and not for everyone.

http://www.cooltoons.com. If your kids are ''Rugrats'' fans, they'll like this site. Not only are there games to play and products to buy, there is a whole section about the new movie, ''Rugrats in Paris: The Movie.'' Try your hand at a drawing lesson or watch a slide show from the full-length animated feature.

http://www.rugratonline.com . Another great ''Rugrats'' site, this is a wonderful unofficial page. It has an episode database, a complete script of the first movie, behind-scenes secrets about the new film and much more.

http://www.grinched.com. The opening art alone is worth a visit to this unofficial site. Wonderful graphics, games and information. Sign in and get your ''Who'' name, play games and find out all about the movie. Even the Grinch loves this one.

www.jimcarreyonline.com. Fans of the man will find a lot to look at on this interesting site. Even if you visit the other Grinch pages, be sure to look at the Grinch section here as well.

http://www.fairytales-for-kids.com. A great page if you have kids and want to check out the latest movies directed at them. Included are those mentioned here plus ''The Emperor's New Groove,'' ''Dr. Dolittle 2,'' ''Stuart Little 2'' and ''Jurassic Park 3.'' There is brief mention of next year's eagerly awaited version of ''The Lord of the Rings.''

Jan Perry is a freelance writer. Send questions or suggestions to her at SiteSeer2K@aol.com.