Reader Rabbit Kindergarten is a video game within the edutainment series Reader Rabbit, published by The Learning Company in July 1997.
| Reader Rabbit Kindergarten | |
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| Developer(s) | The Learning Company |
| Publisher(s) | The Learning Company |
| Series | Reader Rabbit |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Macintosh |
| Release | Win/Mac: July 9, 1997[1] |
| Genre(s) | Edutainment |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
Designed for ages 4–6, the plot of the game sees the player help Reader Rabbit and Mat the Mouse collect resources for a large campfire party at Camp Happy Tales.[1] The game is designed to teach children skills such as mathematics, phonics, reading, and listening.[2] The press release said the game "incorporates lively music, vivid graphics and charming characters to encourage imaginative learning".[1] The game featured 16-bit color and sound.[3]
Commercial performance edit
The game was the 8th top-selling educational software across nine retail chains (representing more than 40 percent of the U.S. market) in the week ending on January 10, 1998.[4] A March article said the game finished at number 14 in a ranking of the ranking of best-selling educational software.[5] The game was the 6th op-selling home-education software across 13 software retail chains (representing more than 57 percent of the U.S. market) for the week ending on May 1.[6] The game was the 4th top-selling educational title across 13 computer software retail chains (representing 53 percent of the U.S. market) for the week that ending on October 31.[7] Across October, the game was the second top educational software programs for PCs, after The American Girls Premiere.[8] The game was the 4th best-selling product by dollars in the education category across November,[9] and the 5th in December.[10]
Critical reception edit
Computer Shopper praised the graphics, animation, and characters, and compared the "entertaining and compelling" game to Creative Wonders title Get Set for Kindergarten Deluxe.[11] Superkids said the game had "engaging animation" and "structured yet entertaining activities".[12]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Fun-Filled Multisubject Reader Rabbit Series for Earliest Learners Available Today From The Learning Company". The Learning Company. 1997-07-09. Archived from the original on 1998-12-06. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Graffiti Entertainment Offers 'Reader Rabbit Kindergarten'". 2009-12-18. Archived from the original on 2017-08-14.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "The Learning Company Ships State-of-the-Art Reader Rabbit CD-ROM Adventures. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
- ^ "BESTSELLERS". 1998-01-26. Archived from the original on 2018-11-18.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "PC PRICE DROP BOOSTS KIDS' SOFTWARE BURIED IN DEBT JUST A YEAR AGO, CAMBRIDGE FIRM REBOUNDS WITH ACQUISITIONS, NEW TITLES". 1998-03-15. Archived from the original on 2016-10-08.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Bestsellers". 1999-05-17. Archived from the original on 2016-10-08.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "BESTSELLERS". 1998-11-16. Archived from the original on 2017-08-14.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "A SPECIAL BUSINESS REPORT; SectorSnapshot; Little multimedia firms gain big voice". 1998-02-19. Archived from the original on 2016-10-08.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "The Learning Company Announces 29% Increase In Year Over Year Dollar Sales in November - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The American Girls Premiere Top Ranked Educational Title in December For Third Consecutive Month - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
- ^ "Reader Rabbit's Kindergarten. (The Learning Co)(The Learning Arcade) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)". 1997-11-01. Archived from the original on 2018-11-18.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "SuperKids Software Review of Reader Rabbit's Kindergarten". superkids.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.