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Rating:  - Very disappointed
I am very disappointed with this software. My children find it terribly boring. There is nothing much to it. A computerized version of the book, that's all. Don't waste your money.I really can't figure out all the rave reviews for this one. I suppose a very young child might like listening to it, but a child that young would be better off sitting in a lap listening to a human reading the book, in my opinion.
Rating:  - My son has played with this ever day since it arrived
I enjoyed the ABC book on tape for my son in the car. He learned the letter 'z' the first day. I bought the cd to help him learn computer skills, and he has played with it every day since it arrived. He knows how to work the mouse like a pro, and enjoys showing his grandfather how to manipulate things on the screen. My father thinks he is a genius. I do to, but dont tell. This cd is fun for adults also, which helps when you have to hear something over and over. The good thing is that my three and a half year old will put this in and play by himself while I get something else done, so it has an added benifit of fostering independence.
Rating: - Absolutely Amazing Amusement
My 2-year-old loves this CD, and I enjoy playing with it, too. You can have it read, or you can explore it - and even I have trouble finding all the 'easter eggs' that do something. There is a scene for each letter of the alphabet - you can go through, starting at "A", or you can jump right to your favorite letter. It is very much in keeping with the style and character of the Dr. Seuss books. And, the software runs beautifully on old PCs, new PCs, or Macs. There is some serious vocabulary in each scene, too - the authors went to some trouble to make as many words as possible begin with the letter under discussion. "Annie, Albert ate my apple!"
"Alligators have atrocious appetites. Albert, apologize."
"Alligators are almost always agreeable, aren't you, Albert."
"Absolutely." The music and sound are pleasant, even if you're an adult trying to get something done in the vicinity.
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