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|image = Reader Rabbit logo.gif |
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|genre = [[Educational game|Educational]] |
|genre = [[Educational game|Educational]] |
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|publisher=[[Encore Software]] |
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|creator=Leslie Grimm<ref>{{ |
|creator=Leslie Grimm<ref>{{Cite web |date=1986 |title=Reader Rabbit Manual |url=http://www.whatisthe2gs.apple2.org.za/files/ReaderRabbit/Manual/Talking_Reader_Rabbit-Manual.pdf |access-date=September 18, 2016 |publisher=The Learning Company |page=9}}</ref> |
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|first release version = ''[[Reader Rabbit (video game)|Reader Rabbit and the Fabulous Word Factory]]'' |
|first release version = ''[[Reader Rabbit (video game)|Reader Rabbit and the Fabulous Word Factory]]'' |
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|first release date = 1983 |
|first release date = 1983 |
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'''''Reader Rabbit''''' is an [[educational game]] franchise created in 1983 by [[The Learning Company]]. The series is aimed at children from [[infancy]] to the age of nine.<ref>{{ |
'''''Reader Rabbit''''' is an [[educational game]] franchise created in 1983 by [[The Learning Company]]. The series is aimed at children from [[infancy]] to the age of nine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2007 |title=Educational Games Research |url=http://edugamesresearch.com/blog/category/vintage-games/ |access-date=February 2, 2017}}</ref> In 1998, a spin-off series called ''[[The ClueFinders]]'' was released for older students aged eight to twelve. |
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The games teach [[language arts]] including basic skills in reading and spelling |
The games teach [[language arts]] including basic skills in reading and spelling and mathematics. The main character in all the titles is named "Reader Rabbit". |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The first ''Reader Rabbit'' computer game was conceived by the Grimm sisters and titled ''Reader Rabbit and the Fabulous Word Factory''. It was released initially in 1983<ref>{{Citation|last=Leslie |
The first ''Reader Rabbit'' computer game was conceived by the Grimm sisters and titled ''Reader Rabbit and the Fabulous Word Factory''. It was released initially in 1983<ref>{{Citation |last=Grimm |first=Leslie |title=Reader Rabbit 1.1 |date=January 1, 1984 |url=https://archive.org/details/ReaderRabbit11Ivyrea |publisher=[[The Learning Company]] |access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref> and featured in the 1983 holiday special ''The Computer Chronicles''.<ref>{{Citation |last=Bradley |first=Laura |title=Tech Time Capsule |date=November 28, 2014 |url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/11/28/tech_nostalgia_1983_episode_of_the_computer_chronicles_offers_black_friday.html |work=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]] |language=en-US |issn=1091-2339 |access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref> Later versions were released in 1984.<ref>{{Citation |title=TLC shows off additions to firm's educational line |date=February 13, 1984 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gi4EAAAAMBAJ&q=%22Reader+Rabbit+and+the+Fabulous+Word+Factory%22&pg=PA40 |work=[[InfoWorld]]}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 1.3 (4am crack) |date=July 14, 2015 |url=https://archive.org/details/ReaderRabbit134amCrack |access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref> In 1986, both ''Reader Rabbit'' 2.0 and ''Math Rabbit'' were released. In 1987, ''Writer Rabbit'' was released with the intention of having a ''Rabbit'' series that featured different academic subjects. Ultimately, the developers decided to have a ''Reader Rabbit'' series that explored subjects beyond reading.<ref name=":1">{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit's Reading Development Library 3. (Learning Co) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation) |date=September 1, 1996 |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-18593199.html |work=Computer Shopper |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814063620/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-18593199.html |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> With this directional change, ''Math Rabbit'' would later be renamed ''Reader Rabbit'' with the game title ''Reader Rabbit's Math''.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit |url=http://www.reader-rabbit.com/default.htm |work=www.reader-rabbit.com |access-date=February 28, 2017}}</ref> Many critics and gaming historians erroneously assert that the Reader Rabbit series officially began in 1986.<ref>{{Citation |title=10 Educational PC Games of the 1980s |url=https://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/293124/10-educational-pc-games-of-the-1980s/2 |work=[[PCMag]] |language=en |access-date=February 15, 2017}}</ref> The 1990s saw an audio cassette release of some of the game's most popular music, titled ''Reader Rabbit's Sing Along Favorites,''<ref>{{Citation |title=The Personal Computer Museum, Brantford, Ontario, CANADA – Recycle, donate, and browse your old computers, electronics, video games, and software |url=http://www.pcmuseum.ca/details.asp?id=37967&type=software |work=www.pcmuseum.ca |language=en-US |access-date=February 4, 2017}}</ref> and by 1996 the ''Reader Rabbit'' series included a wide variety of titles, including ''Reader Rabbit's Reading Development Library'' which allowed players to experience fairy tales via animated storybooks.<ref name=":1" /> |
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In 1995, The Learning Company was bought by [[SoftKey]] after a hostile takeover bid. Softkey adopted the name The Learning Company. Softkey embarked on a cost-cutting exercise with the aim to sell cheaper software.<ref>{{ |
In 1995, The Learning Company was bought by [[SoftKey]] after a hostile takeover bid. Softkey adopted the name The Learning Company. Softkey embarked on a cost-cutting exercise with the aim to sell cheaper software.<ref>{{Citation |title=Software Firm Buys One Rival, Bids for Another; SoftKey's Hostile Offer for Learning Company Part of Effort to Expand Product Lines |date=October 31, 1995 |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-864105.html |newspaper=The Washington Post |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207122910/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-864105.html |archive-date=February 7, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The Platinum line of budget titles pushed the retail price for edutainment down to $12.99 in the US, and swapped the fancy packaging for a simple jewel case.<ref>{{Citation |title=Learning Co. Links With BMG |date=June 28, 1997 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fQ8EAAAAMBAJ&q=%22Reader+Rabbit%22+billboard&pg=PA59 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> At the time, SoftKey founder [[Kevin O'Leary]] recalled, "I’d get a $12 million order for "Reader Rabbit"...it would blow up behind me, the logistics. I couldn't deliver", noting that he gave Mike Perik half his equity to solve the problem.<ref>{{Citation |last=Feloni |first=Richard |title='Shark Tank' Investor Kevin O'Leary Explains The Best Investment He Ever Made |date=November 24, 2014 |url=http://www.businessinsider.com.au/shark-tank-kevin-olearys-best-investment-2014-11 |work=[[Business Insider Australia]] |language=en |access-date=February 4, 2017}}</ref> In 1998, The Learning Company was acquired by [[Mattel]] in a $3.6 billion deal.<ref name=":2">{{Citation |last=Dignan |first=Larry |title=Mattel/The Learning Co. in $3.8B merger |language=en |work=[[ZDNet]] |url=http://www.zdnet.com/article/mattelthe-learning-co-in-3-8b-merger/ |access-date=February 4, 2017}}</ref> The toy-maker was looking to enter the interactive market. Mattel planned to expand the ''Reader Rabbit'' franchise into a series of interactive electronic plush toys that could download new content from the Internet.<ref name=":2" /> Mattel was forced to quickly sell off their properties the following year to avoid bankruptcy, and the Reader Rabbit brand was sold to [[Riverdeep]].<ref name=":2" /> From 1998 to 2002, a series called ''[[The ClueFinders]]'' featuring a ''[[Scooby-Doo]]''-like gang of mystery solvers was released with similar subject matter aimed at a more advanced student base, from the third to the sixth grade.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} The ''Reader Rabbit Workbook Series'' was released in 2003, and consisted of three 320-page comprehensive workbooks and five 32-page single-subject workbooks, aimed at children ages three to seven.<ref>{{Citation |date=December 1, 2003 |title=Learning Company Books Reader Rabbit Workbook Series |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-111647633.html |url-status=dead |magazine=District Administration |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207115842/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-111647633.html |archive-date=February 7, 2017}}</ref> |
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The early 2000s, saw the last major PC releases of the franchise. New games have since been released on platforms such as Nintendo [[Wii]], while some parts of older games have been uploaded to the [[Internet Archive]].<ref>{{ |
The early 2000s, saw the last major PC releases of the franchise. New games have since been released on platforms such as Nintendo [[Wii]], while some parts of older games have been uploaded to the [[Internet Archive]].<ref>{{Citation |last=Peters |first=Lucia |title=15 '90s Computer Games That Made Learning Unbelievably Fun |url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/141260-15-90s-computer-games-that-made-learning-unbelievably-fun |access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref> By 2003, the Reader Rabbit series had been sold in over 40 countries and translated into 12 different languages:<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit to Teach Chinese Children English |url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/08/prweb149686.htm |access-date=March 6, 2017}}</ref>{{unreliable source|date=October 2020}} |
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*French (titled ''Lapin Malin'')<ref name="RR-FR&ES">{{cite press release|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sdvi-announces-french-and-spanish-versions-of-reader-rabbit-apps-for-kids-on-apple-itunes-150739285.html|title=SDVI Announces French and Spanish Versions of Reader Rabbit Apps for Kids on Apple® iTunes®|publisher=Signature Devices, Inc.}}</ref> first translation 1998; their [https://web.archive.org/web/20030904174531/http://lapin-malin.com/ main page]. |
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⚫ | *Spanish (titled ''El Conejo Lector'')<ref name="RR-FR&ES" /> first translation 1998<ref>{{ |
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*German (titled ''Billi Banni'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gutguenstigkaufen.com/cat/537438.html|title=Die besten Billi Banni Gut and Günstig kaufen}}</ref> [https://web.archive.org/web/19980525123620/http://learningco.de/ Page here]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20010124013800/http://billibanni.de/ Page here]. |
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*Swedish<ref name="RR-SignatureDevices" /> (titled ''Kalle Kunskap''). Main page is located [https://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&u=http://www.kallekunskap.se/&prev=search here], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061212003128/http://kallekunskap.se/ here] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20000621091747/http://www.kalle-kunskap.nu/ here]. |
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*Danish<ref name="RR-SignatureDevices" /> (titled ''Fætter Kanin'') |
*Danish<ref name="RR-SignatureDevices" /> (titled ''Fætter Kanin'') |
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⚫ | *Portuguese (titled ''Coelho Sabido'';<ref>{{ |
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⚫ | *Finnish<ref name="RR-SignatureDevices">{{Citation |title=Signature Devices Inc. Announces Gold Status for 24 Reader Rabbit® Titles in Six Languages |date=June 5, 2005 |publisher=Signature Devices, Inc. |url=http://www.edn.com/electronics-products/electronic-product-releases/operating-systems/4374650/Signature-Devices-Inc-Announces-Gold-Status-for-24-Reader-Rabbit-Titles-in-Six-Languages |access-date=March 7, 2017 |via=EDN Network}}</ref> (titled ''Jussi Jänö'') |
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*French (titled ''Lapin Malin'')<ref name="RR-FR&ES">{{Citation |title=SDVI Announces French and Spanish Versions of Reader Rabbit Apps for Kids on Apple® iTunes® |publisher=Signature Devices, Inc. |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sdvi-announces-french-and-spanish-versions-of-reader-rabbit-apps-for-kids-on-apple-itunes-150739285.html}}</ref> first translation 1998 |
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*Polish (titled ''Królik Bystrzak'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gry.onet.pl/recenzje/krolik-bystrzak-dla-zerowki-2006-2007-lot-do-balonii/blrf5|title=Królik Bystrzak dla Zerówki }}</ref> |
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*German (titled ''Billi Banni'')<ref>{{Citation |title=Die besten Billi Banni Gut and Günstig kaufen |url=http://www.gutguenstigkaufen.com/cat/537438.html}}</ref> |
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*Japanese (titled リーダーラビット / ''Reader Rabbit'') |
*Japanese (titled リーダーラビット / ''Reader Rabbit'') |
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*Polish (titled ''Królik Bystrzak'')<ref>{{Citation |date=July 15, 2007 |title=Królik Bystrzak dla Zerówki 2006/2007: Lot do Balonii |url=https://www.komputerswiat.pl/gamezilla/aktualnosci/krolik-bystrzak-dla-zerowki-20062007-lot-do-balonii/kg4dq7y |website=www.komputerswiat.pl}}</ref> |
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⚫ | *Portuguese (titled ''Coelho Sabido'';<ref>{{Citation |title=Coelho Sabido |url=http://www.softwareseducativos.net.br/coelho-sabido |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307143959/http://www.softwareseducativos.net.br/coelho-sabido |archive-date=March 7, 2017}}</ref> ClueFinders titled ''Os Caça-Pistas'') |
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⚫ | *Spanish (titled ''El Conejo Lector'')<ref name="RR-FR&ES" /> first translation 1998<ref>{{Citation |date=June 1998 |title=Google Translate |url=https://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://www.dealerworld.es/distribucion/la-educacion-de-los-ninos-objetivo-de-los-programas-el-conejo-lector&prev=search |access-date=March 7, 2017 |website=translate.google.com.au}}</ref> |
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*Swedish<ref name="RR-SignatureDevices" /> (titled ''Kalle Kunskap''). |
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There is a ''Reader Rabbit'' themed attraction at [[Parken Zoo#Ordköping|Parken Zoo]] in Eskilstuna, Sweden, which replaced the longstanding and successful Phantom Land.<ref>{{ |
There is a ''Reader Rabbit'' themed attraction at [[Parken Zoo#Ordköping|Parken Zoo]] in Eskilstuna, Sweden, which replaced the longstanding and successful Phantom Land.<ref>{{Citation |title=Kalle kunskap tar över efter vita tigrar och Fantomen |url=http://folket.se/nyheter/eskilstuna/1.683765 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004224417/http://folket.se/nyheter/eskilstuna/1.683765 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |access-date=September 1, 2013 |website=Folket |language=sv}}</ref> Various audio-books have been released by Prelusion Games and Nordic Softsales, including titles such as ''Kalle Kunskap i Vilda Västern'' (Reader Rabbit in the Wild West) in 2010. The Brazilian ''Reader Rabbit'', Coelho Sabido, is a [[Marca registrada|trademark]] of Divertire Editora, a company active in the educational games market since 1998. |
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In March 2004, LeapFrog and Riverdeep entered into a publishing and distribution agreement for ''Reader Rabbit''. They planned a series of five e-books about phonics that would be released for the LeapPad learning system. However, only three e-books were released by fall of that year.<ref>{{ |
In March 2004, LeapFrog and Riverdeep entered into a publishing and distribution agreement for ''Reader Rabbit''. They planned a series of five e-books about phonics that would be released for the LeapPad learning system. However, only three e-books were released by fall of that year.<ref>{{Citation |title=Leapfrog SWOT Analysis – Page 8 |url=https://brainmass.com/business/the-marketing-mix/leapfrog-swot-analysis-235386 |access-date=November 28, 2018 |website=brainmass.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{Citation |title=The Learning Company is Ranked # 1 in Schools |publisher=Learning Company |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-learning-company-is-ranked--1-in-schools-71360897.html |access-date=February 6, 2017 |via=PR Newswire}}</ref> In 2011, a game for the Nintendo Wii console was announced.<ref name="auto1">{{Citation |last=Gudmundsen |first=Jinny |date=May 29, 2011 |title=Reader Rabbit hops over to the Wii |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/jinnygudmundsen/2011-05-27-reader-rabbit-wii_n.htm |access-date=June 7, 2011}}</ref> [[Houghton Mifflin Harcourt]], the successor to Riverdeep after acquisitions and mergers, currently owns the license for the series and continues to sell the products through various distribution networks.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt from $550.00 at JourneyEd |url=http://www.journeyed.com/products/Houghton+Mifflin+Harcourt/Reader+Rabbit+Series |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207031640/http://www.journeyed.com/products/Houghton+Mifflin+Harcourt/Reader+Rabbit+Series |archive-date=February 7, 2017 |access-date=February 3, 2017 |website=www.journeyed.com}}{{Dead link|date=January 2022}}</ref> |
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== Design == |
== Design == |
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=== Plot and |
=== Plot and gameplay === |
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The series centers on the adventures of Reader Rabbit and his friends, including Sam the Lion and Matilda the Mouse. The grayish-blue Reader Rabbit is the [[protagonist]] of all the games. His wardrobe has included a red T-shirt and a red and blue striped sweater (similar to the [[Montreal Canadiens]] jersey, but without the logo). |
The series centers on the adventures of Reader Rabbit and his friends, including Sam the Lion and Matilda the Mouse. The grayish-blue Reader Rabbit is the [[protagonist]] of all the games. His wardrobe has included a red T-shirt and a red and blue striped sweater (similar to the [[Montreal Canadiens]] jersey, but without the logo). |
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Generally, the series consists of point-and-click adventure games where the player must use their inventory and interact with characters to solve a series of puzzles. These puzzles were originally reading-based challenges but different titles focus on other subject areas. Visually, the game consists of a series of static screens which the player can navigate through by clicking on certain "travel" hot |
Generally, the series consists of point-and-click adventure games where the player must use their inventory and interact with characters to solve a series of puzzles. These puzzles were originally reading-based challenges but different titles focus on other subject areas. Visually, the game consists of a series of static screens which the player can navigate through by clicking on certain "travel" hot spots. Other hot spots can trigger an interaction with a character, item, song, or mini-game. |
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=== Art === |
=== Art === |
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In the early 1990s, artist Shaowei Liu hand painted backgrounds and animations which were then digitized for the games.<ref>{{ |
In the early 1990s, artist Shaowei Liu hand painted backgrounds and animations which were then digitized for the games.<ref>{{Citation |last=Liu |first=Shaowei |title=Shaowei's Artwork |url=http://www.lushgrass.com/learning_games.htm |access-date=February 5, 2017}}</ref> In the mid-1990s, artist [[Frank Cirocco]] drew the characters and foregrounds in pencil,<ref>{{Citation |title=Frank Cirocco: Reader Rabbit in the driver's seat |url=http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1011249 |access-date=March 9, 2017}}</ref> hiring Mick Gray to ink the line art.<ref>{{Citation |title=About Mick Gray |url=http://mickgray.net/wp/mick-gray-bio/ |access-date=March 9, 2017 |publisher=WordPress.}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=News |url=http://www.geocities.ws/s_ng_99/news.html |website=www.geocities.ws}}</ref> By 1997, the characters were redesigned for ''[[Reader Rabbit Toddler]]'' by Tracy Reynolds of Class 6 Entertainment.<ref>{{Citation |last=Reynolds |first=Tracy |title=Tracy Reynolds' Resume |url=http://tracyreynolds.net/wp-content/uploads/TracyReynoldsResume.pdf |access-date=February 15, 2019}}</ref> For some of the games at this time, the art was provided by Chester Aldridge's company US Equity Holdings.<ref>{{Citation |title=Management – US Equity Holdings |url=http://www.usequityholdings.com/team/management/chester-aldridge/ |access-date=March 13, 2017}}</ref> For the later games, Fred Dianda was made Lead Artist.<ref>{{Citation |title=Fred Dianda Resume |url=http://freddianda.com/resume/Resume.pdf |access-date=February 5, 2017}}</ref> Some line art was worked on by Gerald Broas, who used a 2B pencil to hand draw the backgrounds and characters on 12 field animation paper.<ref>{{Citation |title=The Art of Gerald Broas |url=https://pixlanim8r.wordpress.com/tag/traditional-animation/ |access-date=February 5, 2017}}</ref> For the story books included in the interactive journey and library games, artist Marc Diamond used a [[LeapPad]] tablet to sketch the pictures before coloring and shading.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Roller Coaster – Sketch and Final |url=http://www.imgrum.net/media/1316486116941463310_3215337592 |access-date=February 5, 2017}}</ref> The most recent art for the iOS games was done by concept artist Federico Miniaci.<ref>{{Citation |date=2015 |title=Federico Miniaci Portfolio |url=http://miniaciart.wixsite.com/miniaciart/portfolio |access-date=February 13, 2019}}</ref> |
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=== Music === |
=== Music === |
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Each game contains songs that guide the narrative and provide the internal |
Each game contains songs that guide the narrative and provide the internal monologs of characters. Composer Scott Lloyd Shelly was particularly proud of composing the music for ''Reader Rabbit: 1st Grade'' in 1998.<ref>{{Citation |title=Interview with Scott Lloyd Shelly |url=http://cheerfulghost.com/jdodson/posts/1733/interview-with-terraria-composer-scott-lloyd-shelly |access-date=February 13, 2017}}</ref> Foreign language versions were created for many of the games to give the franchise global appeal. This extended to the games' songs; one song from ''Reader Rabbit Preschool'' was translated into French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Swedish.<ref>{{Citation |last=ObscureNForeign |title=A Reader Rabbit Song in 6 Languages |date=July 6, 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIqsECJ-ugI |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214100103/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIqsECJ-ugI |access-date=February 13, 2017 |archive-date=February 14, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> A [[VHS]] video called ''Reader Rabbit Sing-A-Song Adventures'' was released in 2000, featuring a compilation of the series' best songs.<ref>{{Citation |last=The Learning Company |title=Reader Rabbit Sing-A-Song Adventures |date=January 1, 2000 |url=https://archive.org/details/ReaderRabbitSingASongAdvenures_201302 |publisher=Mattel Interactive |access-date=February 13, 2017}}</ref> |
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=== Educational |
=== Educational goals === |
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Education has always been a key part of the games' design, seeking to find a balance between learning and fun. The titles in the series are researched by educators, parents, children and reading specialists to ensure the software is educational, engaging and easy-to-use.<ref>{{ |
Education has always been a key part of the games' design, seeking to find a balance between learning and fun. The titles in the series are researched by educators, parents, children and reading specialists to ensure the software is educational, engaging and easy-to-use.<ref>{{Citation |title=New Version of The Learning Company's 'Reader Rabbit 1' Hopping Onto Store Shelves Now – Free Online Library |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/New+Version+of+The+Learning+Company's+'Reader+Rabbit+1'+Hopping+Onto...-a019018221 |work=thefreelibrary.com |access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref> The software aimed to promote the use of computers as teaching tools in the classroom.<ref>{{Citation |last=Lopez |first=Ed |title=SOFTWARE SPARKS AN EXPLOSION IN COMPUTER USE |date=December 9, 1991 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1991/12/09/software-sparks-an-explosion-in-computer-use/7c33da44-293c-43fc-9688-e8015f6a7ba6/ |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |issn=0190-8286 |access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref> The games covered a range of subjects such as reading, phonics, math, and memory.<ref>{{Citation |title=Graffiti Entertainment Offers 'Reader Rabbit Kindergarten'. |date=December 18, 2009 |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-214635754.html |work=Entertainment Close-up |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814063531/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-214635754.html |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The A.D.A.P.T. Learning Technology was introduced into ''Reader Rabbit'' titles in 1999. The system contained a series of customization features that would facilitate the player's learning by assessing abilities, developing skills, adjusting levels, providing help, and tracking progress.<ref>{{Citation |title=New A.D.A.P.T. Learning Technology(TM) Helps Kids Get the Most Out of Their Software Experience |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-adapt-learning-technologytm-helps-kids-get-the-most-out-of-their-software-experience-74942522.html |publisher=The Learning Company |access-date=February 6, 2017 |via=PR Newswire}}</ref> |
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== Products in the franchise == |
== Products in the franchise == |
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*[[Apple II]] (1983 – V1.0) |
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*[[Atari 8-bit family|Atari 8-Bit]] (1984 – V1.0) |
*[[Atari 8-bit family|Atari 8-Bit]] (1984 – V1.0) |
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*[[Apple II]] (1984 – V1.1)<ref>{{ |
*[[Apple II]] (1984 – V1.1)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 1.1 |date=September 12, 1984 |url=https://archive.org/details/ReaderRabbit11Ivyrea |via=Internet Archive}}</ref> |
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*[[Commodore 64]] (1984 – V1.2) |
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*[[Apple II]] (1984 – V1.3)<ref>{{ |
*[[Apple II]] (1984 – V1.3)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 1.3 (4am crack) |date=July 14, 2015 |url=https://archive.org/details/ReaderRabbit134amCrack |via=Internet Archive}}</ref> |
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*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit''''' |
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**[[Apple IIc]] (1986 – V1.4)<ref>{{ |
**[[Apple IIc]] (1986 – V1.4)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 1.4 |url=https://archive.org/details/Reader_Rabbit_1.4 |via=Internet Archive}}</ref> |
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**[[Apple IIGS]] (1987 – V2.0)<ref>{{ |
**[[Apple IIGS]] (1987 – V2.0)<ref>{{Citation |title=Apple IIgs: Reader Rabbit (1987)(The Learning Company) |url=https://archive.org/details/a2gs_Reader_Rabbit_1987_The_Learning_Company}}</ref> |
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**[[MS-DOS]] (1987 – V2.1) |
**[[MS-DOS]] (1987 – V2.1) |
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**[[Macintosh]] (1987 – V2.2) |
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**[[MS-DOS]] (1987 – V3.0) |
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**[[MS-DOS]] (1989 – V4.1)<ref>{{ |
**[[MS-DOS]] (1989 – V4.1)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit |url=https://archive.org/details/msdos_Reader_Rabbit_1989 |year=1989}}</ref> |
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*'''Re-released as ''Talking Reader Rabbit'''''<ref>{{ |
*'''Re-released as ''Talking Reader Rabbit'''''<ref>{{Citation |title=Talking Reader Rabbit A Fun Way For Kids To Learn Basics |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1990-04-20/entertainment/9002020197_1_words-reader-rabbit-labeler}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Talking Reader Rabbit manual |date=April 24, 2016 |url=https://archive.org/details/A2_Talking_Reader_Rabbit_manual |via=Internet Archive}}</ref> |
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**[[Apple IIGS]] (1990 – V2.3) |
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*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit 1''''' |
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*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit 1 Deluxe''''' |
*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit 1 Deluxe''''' |
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**[[System 6|Mac OS 6]], [[Windows]] (1994 – V1.0) |
**[[System 6|Mac OS 6]], [[Windows]] (1994 – V1.0) |
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**[[Windows 3.x]] (1996 – V1.2)<ref>{{ |
**[[Windows 3.x]] (1996 – V1.2)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 1 3rd edition for Windows 1.2 |url=https://archive.org/details/RR1CD |year=1996}}</ref> |
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** Windows and Macintosh (1997 – 2.0) |
** Windows and Macintosh (1997 – 2.0) |
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*'''Remade as ''Reader Rabbit's Reading 1''''' |
*'''Remade as ''Reader Rabbit's Reading 1''''' |
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*'''Re-released as ''Math Rabbit Deluxe'' / ''Math Rabbit Classic''''' |
*'''Re-released as ''Math Rabbit Deluxe'' / ''Math Rabbit Classic''''' |
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**[[MS-DOS]] (1993 – V2.0) |
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**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1994 – V1.0)<ref>{{ |
**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1994 – V1.0)<ref>{{Citation |title=Math Rabbit Deluxe (Learning / 1993–1996 / Win16-MacOS) : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming |url=https://archive.org/details/MathRabbitDXMac}}</ref> |
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**[[Windows 3.x]] (1996 – V2.0) |
**[[Windows 3.x]] (1996 – V2.0) |
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**[[System 7|Mac OS 7]] (1996 – V2.2) |
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|''[[Writer Rabbit]]'' |
|''[[Writer Rabbit]]'' |
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*1986 (V1.0)<ref>{{ |
*1986 (V1.0)<ref>{{Citation |title=Writer Rabbit 1.0 (4am crack) |date=September 4, 2015 |url=https://archive.org/details/WriterRabbit104amCrack}}</ref> |
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*1986 (V1.2)<ref>{{ |
*1986 (V1.2)<ref>{{Citation |title=Writer Rabbit 1.2 (4am crack) |date=August 17, 2015 |url=https://archive.org/details/WriterRabbit124amCrack}}</ref> |
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*[[MS-DOS]] (1986 – V1.3)<ref>{{ |
*[[MS-DOS]] (1986 – V1.3)<ref>{{Citation |title=Writer Rabbit 1.3 (4am crack) |date=April 13, 2014 |url=https://archive.org/details/WriterRabbit4amCrack}}</ref> |
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*[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] (1987 – V1.4) |
*[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] (1987 – V1.4) |
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*'''Remade as ''[[Reader Rabbit 3]]'''''<ref>https://www. |
*'''Remade as ''[[Reader Rabbit 3]]'''''<ref>{{Citation |last1=Rhein |first1=Deborah |title=Annotated Bibliography of Computer Software for Teaching Early Reading and Spelling |url=https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/ERIC-ED463618/pdf/ERIC-ED463618.pdf |work=U.S. Government Information |year=2000 |last2=Alibrandi |first2=Mary |last3=Lyons |first3=Mary |last4=Sammons |first4=Janice |last5=Doyle |first5=Luther}}</ref> |
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**[[MS-DOS]] (1993 – V1.0) |
**[[MS-DOS]] (1993 – V1.0) |
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*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit 3 Deluxe!''''' |
*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit 3 Deluxe!''''' |
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**[[System 7|Mac OS 7]] (1995 – V1.0) |
**[[System 7|Mac OS 7]] (1995 – V1.0) |
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*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit 2 Deluxe!''''' |
*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit 2 Deluxe!''''' |
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**[[Windows 3.x]] (1996 – V1.1)<ref name="archive.org">{{ |
**[[Windows 3.x]] (1996 – V1.1)<ref name="archive.org">{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 2 2nd edition for Windows 1.1 |url=https://archive.org/details/RR2CD |year=1996}}</ref> |
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**[[System 6|Mac OS 6]] (1996 – V1.0/1)<ref name="archive.org" /> |
**[[System 6|Mac OS 6]] (1996 – V1.0/1)<ref name="archive.org" /> |
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*''' Remade as ''Reader Rabbit's Reading 2''''' |
*''' Remade as ''Reader Rabbit's Reading 2''''' |
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*[[MS-DOS]] (1992 – V1.0)<ref>{{ |
*[[MS-DOS]] (1992 – V1.0)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit's Ready for Letters |url=https://archive.org/details/msdos_Reader_Rabbits_Ready_for_Letters_1992 |year=1992}}</ref> |
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*[[System 6|Mac OS 6]] (1993 – V1.0)<ref>{{ |
*[[System 6|Mac OS 6]] (1993 – V1.0)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit's Ready for Letters (Learning / 1992–1993 / DOS-MacOS) : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming |url=https://archive.org/details/ReaderRabbitReadyforLettersGame}}</ref> |
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*[[MS-DOS]] (1993 – V1.1) |
*[[MS-DOS]] (1993 – V1.1) |
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*[[MS-DOS]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1994 – V2.0)<ref>{{ |
*[[MS-DOS]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1994 – V2.0)<ref>{{Citation |last=Herr |first=Judy |title=Creative Learning Activities for Young Children |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WnP_mzF_k8EC&pg=PA271 |year=2001 |isbn=978-0-7668-1613-8}}</ref> |
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|''[[Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey]]'' |
|''[[Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey]]'' |
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<br />(aka ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'') |
<br />(aka ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'') |
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*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1994 – V1.0)<ref>{{ |
*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1994 – V1.0)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Interactive Reading Journey EPK |url=https://archive.org/details/reader_rabbits}}</ref> |
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*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1994 – V1.01) |
*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1994 – V1.01) |
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*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows]] (1996 – V2.01) |
*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows]] (1996 – V2.01) |
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**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1997 – V1.1) |
**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1997 – V1.1) |
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**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1998 – V2.0A) |
**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1998 – V2.0A) |
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*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit Personalized Preschool'''''<ref>{{ |
*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit Personalized Preschool'''''<ref>{{Citation |title=SuperKids Software Review of Reader Rabbit's Preschool |url=http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/early/2/rrpre/merge.shtml}}</ref> |
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**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1999 – V3.0A)<ref>{{ |
**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1999 – V3.0A)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Preschool 2 / Школа Кролика (Learning / 1998 / Win32) : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming |url=https://archive.org/details/ReaderRabbitPreschool2}}</ref> |
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**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (2000 – V4.0)}} |
**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (2000 – V4.0)}} |
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*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey For Grades 1–2''''' |
*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey For Grades 1–2''''' |
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**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1997) |
**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1997) |
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*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit's Reading Ages 6–9'''''<ref>{{ |
*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit's Reading Ages 6–9'''''<ref>{{Citation |title=SuperKids Software Review of Reader Rabbit's Reading 6–9 |url=http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/reading/7/rrr69/merge.shtml}}</ref> |
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**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1998 – V1.1) |
**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1998 – V1.1) |
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*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit Personalized Reading Ages 6–9''''' |
*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit Personalized Reading Ages 6–9''''' |
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*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1998 – V1.0) |
*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1998 – V1.0) |
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*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1998 – V1.01) |
*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1998 – V1.01) |
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*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1998 – V1.1)<ref>{{ |
*[[System 7|Mac OS 7]], [[Windows 3.x]] (1998 – V1.1)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade – Windows 3.1 (TLC)(Eng) |url=https://archive.org/details/Reader_Rabbit_2nd_Grade_-_Windows_3.1_TLCEng}}</ref> |
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*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit Personalized Math Ages 6–9''''' |
*'''Re-released as ''Reader Rabbit Personalized Math Ages 6–9''''' |
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**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1999 – V2.0)<ref>{{ |
**[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (1999 – V2.0)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Personalized Math Ages 6–9 v2.0 Help Guide |date=1999 |url=http://vztimg.exent.com/Prem/products/302650/manual.pdf |page=1 |publisher=The Learning Company |access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref>}} |
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|''Reader Rabbit Thinking Adventures Ages 4–6'' |
|''Reader Rabbit Thinking Adventures Ages 4–6'' |
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|''Reader Rabbit Learn to Read with Phonics 1st & 2nd Grade'' |
|''Reader Rabbit Learn to Read with Phonics 1st & 2nd Grade'' |
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<br />(aka ''Reader Rabbit: I Can Read With Phonics'') |
<br />(aka ''Reader Rabbit: I Can Read With Phonics'') |
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|[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (2000 – V1.0)<ref>{{ |
|[[Macintosh]], [[Windows]] (2000 – V1.0)<ref>{{Citation |title=RR I Can Read! With Phonics v1.0 Help Guide |date=2000 |url=http://vztimg.exent.com/Prem/products/302450/manual.pdf |page=1 |publisher=TLC Education Properties LLC. |access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref> |
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|''Reader Rabbit 1st Grade: Capers on Cloud Nine!''<ref name="auto1" /><br />(Titled ''Reader Rabbit Year 1: Capers on Cloud Nine!'' in UK) |
|''Reader Rabbit 1st Grade: Capers on Cloud Nine!''<ref name="auto1" /><br />(Titled ''Reader Rabbit Year 1: Capers on Cloud Nine!'' in UK) |
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*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2001 – V1.0) |
*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2001 – V1.0) |
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*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2002 – V2.0) |
*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2002 – V2.0) |
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*[[Wii|Nintendo Wii]] (2011)<ref name="cloudnine">{{ |
*[[Wii|Nintendo Wii]] (2011)<ref name="cloudnine">{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 1st Grade |url=http://www.ign.com/games/reader-rabbit-1st-grade/wii-41948}}</ref> |
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*[[Nintendo DS]] (Cancelled)<ref name="cloudnine" /> |
*[[Nintendo DS]] (Cancelled)<ref name="cloudnine" /> |
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*[[iOS]] (2014)<ref>{{ |
*[[iOS]] (2014)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 1st Grade |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reader-rabbit-1st-grade/id855046865?mt=12 |work=[[iTunes]]}}</ref> |
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|''Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade: Mis-Cheese-ious Dreamship Adventures!''<br />(Titled ''Reader Rabbit Year 2: Mis-Cheese-ious Dreamship Adventures!'' in UK) |
|''Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade: Mis-Cheese-ious Dreamship Adventures!''<br />(Titled ''Reader Rabbit Year 2: Mis-Cheese-ious Dreamship Adventures!'' in UK) |
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*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2001 – V1.0) |
*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2001 – V1.0) |
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*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2002 – V2.0) |
*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2002 – V2.0) |
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*[[Wii|Nintendo Wii]] (2011)<ref>{{ |
*[[Wii|Nintendo Wii]] (2011)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade – Nintendo Wii Countdown |url=http://www.videogamecountdown.com/detail/Nintendo-Wii/Reader-Rabbit-2nd-Grade}}</ref> |
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*[[Nintendo DS]] (Cancelled)<ref>{{ |
*[[Nintendo DS]] (Cancelled)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade |url=https://www.ign.com/games/reader-rabbit-2nd-grade}}</ref> |
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*[[iOS]] (2014)<ref>{{ |
*[[iOS]] (2014)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reader-rabbit-2nd-grade/id855052898?mt=12 |work=[[iTunes]]}}</ref> |
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|''[[Reader Rabbit Preschool: Sparkle Star Rescue]]''<br />(Titled ''Reader Rabbit Nursery: Sparkle Star Rescue'' in UK) |
|''[[Reader Rabbit Preschool: Sparkle Star Rescue]]''<br />(Titled ''Reader Rabbit Nursery: Sparkle Star Rescue'' in UK) |
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*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2001 – V1.0) |
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*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2002 – V2.0) |
*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2002 – V2.0) |
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*[[Wii|Nintendo Wii]] (2011)<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20110525090408/http://www.videogamecountdown.com/Nintendo-Wii/Reader-Rabbit-Preschool</ref> |
*[[Wii|Nintendo Wii]] (2011)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Preschool Wii - Nintendo Wii Countdown {{!}} Video Game Countdown |date=May 25, 2011 |url=http://www.videogamecountdown.com/Nintendo-Wii/Reader-Rabbit-Preschool |work=web.archive.org |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525090408/http://www.videogamecountdown.com/Nintendo-Wii/Reader-Rabbit-Preschool |access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=May 25, 2011 }}</ref> |
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*[[Nintendo DS]] (Cancelled)<ref>{{ |
*[[Nintendo DS]] (Cancelled)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Preschool |url=http://www.ign.com/games/reader-rabbit-preschool/nds-41941}}</ref> |
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*[[iOS]] (2014)<ref>{{ |
*[[iOS]] (2014)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Preschool |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reader-rabbit-preschool/id855042577?mt=12 |work=[[iTunes]]}}</ref> |
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|''Reader Rabbit Kindergarten: Bounce Down in Balloon Town!''<br />(Titled ''Reader Rabbit Junior: Bounce Down in Balloon Town!'' in UK) |
|''Reader Rabbit Kindergarten: Bounce Down in Balloon Town!''<br />(Titled ''Reader Rabbit Junior: Bounce Down in Balloon Town!'' in UK) |
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*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2001 – V1.0) |
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*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2002 – V2.0) |
*[[Mac OS 8.5]], [[Windows]] (2002 – V2.0) |
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*[[Nintendo DS]] (2009)<ref>{{ |
*[[Nintendo DS]] (2009)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Kindergarten |url=https://www.ign.com/games/reader-rabbit-kindergarten}}</ref> |
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*[[Wii|Nintendo Wii]] (2011)<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20110525090357/http://www.videogamecountdown.com/Nintendo-Wii/Reader-Rabbit-Kindergarten</ref> |
*[[Wii|Nintendo Wii]] (2011)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Kindergarten Wii - Nintendo Wii Countdown {{!}} Video Game Countdown |date=May 25, 2011 |url=http://www.videogamecountdown.com/Nintendo-Wii/Reader-Rabbit-Kindergarten |work=web.archive.org |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525090357/http://www.videogamecountdown.com/Nintendo-Wii/Reader-Rabbit-Kindergarten |access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=May 25, 2011 }}</ref> |
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*[[iOS]] (2014)<ref>{{ |
*[[iOS]] (2014)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Kindergarten |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reader-rabbit-kindergarten/id855045960?mt=12 |work=[[iTunes]]}}</ref> |
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|''Reader Rabbit Dreamship Tales'' |
|''Reader Rabbit Dreamship Tales'' |
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|[[Mac OS X]], [[Windows]] (2002 – V1.0)<ref>{{ |
|[[Mac OS X]], [[Windows]] (2002 – V1.0)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Dreamship Tales – Windows-Mac (TLC)(Eng) |url=https://archive.org/details/Reader_Rabbit_Dreamship_Tales_-_Windows-Mac_TLCEng}}</ref> |
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|''Reader Rabbit: on a Mission to Help the Lion Flowers'' |
|''Reader Rabbit: on a Mission to Help the Lion Flowers'' |
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|[[Nintendo DS]] (2011)<ref>{{ |
|[[Nintendo DS]] (2011)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit – Math 4–8 yrs for Nintendo DS |url=https://www.video-games-museum.com/en/game/Reader-Rabbit-Math-4-8-yrs/81/5/43711}}</ref> |
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|''Reader Rabbit Kart Racing'' |
|''Reader Rabbit Kart Racing'' |
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|[[iOS]] (2013)<ref>{{ |
|[[iOS]] (2013)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Kart Racing |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reader-rabbit-kart-racing/id665106267?mt=8 |work=[[iTunes]]}}</ref> |
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|''Reader Rabbit Smart & Jump'' |
|''Reader Rabbit Smart & Jump'' |
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|[[iOS]] (2013)<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reader-rabbit-smart-jump/id690159408?mt=8</ref> |
|[[iOS]] (2013)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reader Rabbit Smart & Jump|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reader-rabbit-smart-jump/id690159408?mt=8|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170308050342/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reader-rabbit-smart-jump/id690159408?mt=8|archive-date=March 8, 2017|website=[[iTunes]]}}</ref> |
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|''Reader Rabbit Math Race'' |
|''Reader Rabbit Math Race'' |
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|[[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]] (2016)<ref>{{ |
|[[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]] (2016)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Math Race Latest version apk | androidappsapk.co |url=https://androidappsapk.co/detail-robbie-konijn-reken-race/}}</ref> |
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|''[[Reader Rabbit: Jumpsmarter]]'' |
|''[[Reader Rabbit: Jumpsmarter]]'' |
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|[[iOS]], [[Apple TV]], [[MacOS]] (2018)<ref>{{ |
|[[iOS]], [[Apple TV]], [[MacOS]] (2018)<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit |url=http://www.reader-rabbit.com/ |work=www.reader-rabbit.com |access-date=April 23, 2019}}</ref> |
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* ''Reader Rabbit Year 1'' (1998) |
* ''Reader Rabbit Year 1'' (1998) |
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* ''Reader Rabbit Year 2'' (1998) |
* ''Reader Rabbit Year 2'' (1998) |
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* ''Reader Rabbit's Math Ages 6–9'' (1999) |
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* ''Reader Rabbit's Reading Ages 4–6'' (1998) |
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* ''Reader Rabbit Thinking Adventures Ages 4–6'' (1999) |
* ''Reader Rabbit Thinking Adventures Ages 4–6'' (1999) |
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|'''2001''' |
|'''2001''' |
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|''Reader Rabbit: I Can Read! With Phonics''<ref>http://vztimg.exent.com/Prem/products/302450/manual.pdf</ref> |
|''Reader Rabbit: I Can Read! With Phonics''<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit ® I Can Read! With Phonics: Help Guide |url=http://vztimg.exent.com/Prem/products/302450/manual.pdf |year=2000}}</ref> |
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* ''Reader Rabbit's Reading 2'' (1997) |
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=== Reader Rabbit Leapfrog e-books === |
=== Reader Rabbit Leapfrog e-books === |
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These e-books are about phonics and were released under the LeapPad learning system. |
These e-books are about phonics and were released under the LeapPad learning system. |
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* ''High Flying Circus'' |
* ''High Flying Circus'' |
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* ''The Great Word Chase'' |
* ''The Great Word Chase'' |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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=== Critical |
=== Critical reception === |
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In 1991, ''[[The Chicago Sun-Times]]'' noted that Reader Rabbit was "one of the most effective edutainment gaming franchises" and that it had helped many children learn how to read.<ref name=":0">{{ |
In 1991, ''[[The Chicago Sun-Times]]'' noted that Reader Rabbit was "one of the most effective edutainment gaming franchises" and that it had helped many children learn how to read.<ref name=":0">{{Citation |title=Offspring does parent proud // Aiming for slightly older kids, Reader Rabbit 2 hits mark |date=October 13, 1991 |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4077460.html |work=Chicago Sun-Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070605043008/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4077460.html |archive-date=June 5, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[Computer Shopper (US magazine)|Computer Shopper]]'' appreciated that the games filled a gap in the market; it found that while most reading comprehension titles were aimed at older children, ''Reader Rabbit'' uniquely offered games to the preschool age.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey. (The Learning Co children's educational software) (The Learning Arcade) (Brief Article) |date=February 1, 1995 |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-16115669.html |work=Computer Shopper |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207112714/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-16115669.html |archive-date=February 7, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In 1995, ''[[The New York Times]]'' noted that the flagship title of The Learning Company was "unusual in crossing over from home use to in-school, curriculum-based learning".<ref>{{ |
In 1995, ''[[The New York Times]]'' noted that the flagship title of The Learning Company was "unusual in crossing over from home use to in-school, curriculum-based learning".<ref>{{Citation |last=Fisher |first=Lawrence M. |title=Softkey Reaches Agreement to Buy Learning Company |date=December 8, 1995 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/12/08/business/softkey-reaches-agreement-to-buy-learning-company.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |issn=0362-4331 |access-date=February 4, 2017}}</ref> The newspaper noted in 2002 that the series had become an "educational staple in schools and homes" with a long tradition of "quality educational software".<ref>{{Citation |last=Keim |first=Alice |title=Helping Children Learn, but Not Forgetting the Fun |date=December 12, 2002 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/12/technology/helping-children-learn-but-not-forgetting-the-fun.html |work=The New York Times |issn=0362-4331 |access-date=February 4, 2017}}</ref> ''[[The Boston Herald]]'' argued that the games' replayability and enjoyment made their costs immediately justifiable.<ref>{{Citation |title=New games will have you and the kids on cloud nine.(Arts and Lifestyle) |date=August 26, 2001 |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-77547209.html |work=Boston Herald |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207112816/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-77547209.html |archive-date=February 7, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Krystina Madej of ''Physical Play and Children's Digital Games'' highlighted the series as an innovator in the budding edutainment genre during the 1980s, following in MECC's ''[[The Oregon Trail (1975 video game)|The Oregon Trail]]'' footsteps to create play-based educational games aimed at young children.<ref>{{Citation |last=Madej |first=Krystina |title=Physical Play and Children's Digital Games |date=November 25, 2016 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NSOcDQAAQBAJ&q=%22Reader+Rabbit%22+1982+OR+1983+OR+1984&pg=PA62 |publisher=[[Springer Publishing|Springer]] |language=en |isbn=978-3-319-42875-8}}</ref> |
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In 2012, ''[[PC Mag]]'' listed the debut title as one of the 10 Educational PC Games of the 1980s and noted that new titles were still being released.<ref>{{ |
In 2012, ''[[PC Mag]]'' listed the debut title as one of the 10 Educational PC Games of the 1980s and noted that new titles were still being released.<ref>{{Citation |title=10 Educational PC Games of the 1980s |url=https://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/293124/10-educational-pc-games-of-the-1980s/2 |work=PCMAG |language=en |access-date=February 5, 2017}}</ref> |
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=== Sales === |
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The premiere game in the series, ''Reader Rabbit and the Fabulous Word Factory'', first entered the ''Billboard'' Charts for Education Computer Software at number six in May 1985<ref>{{ |
The premiere game in the series, ''Reader Rabbit and the Fabulous Word Factory'', first entered the ''Billboard'' Charts for Education Computer Software at number six in May 1985<ref>{{Citation |title=Top Computer Software |date=May 11, 1985 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1CQEAAAAMBAJ&q=%22Reader+Rabbit%22+billboard&pg=PT19 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> and re-entered at number 10 two weeks later.<ref>{{Citation |title=Top Computer Software |date=May 25, 1985 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DyUEAAAAMBAJ&q=%22Reader+Rabbit%22+billboard&pg=PT24 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> The game continued to feature on the charts in following weeks, selling 250,000 units by 1989.<ref>{{Citation |last=Shannon |first=L. R. |title=Peripherals; Electronic Toys for Girls and Boys |date=December 12, 1989 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1989/12/12/science/peripherals-electronic-toys-for-girls-and-boys.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |issn=0362-4331 |access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref> |
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The series was commercially successful throughout its run. By 1991, the series had sold 500,000 copies.<ref name=":0" /> The Learning Company had a gross revenue of $27.5 |
The series was commercially successful throughout its run. By 1991, the series had sold 500,000 copies.<ref name=":0" /> The Learning Company had a gross revenue of $27.5 million at the end of the 1993 financial year and 41% revenue growth from 1992–3, largely due to the Reader Rabbit series.<ref>{{Citation |title=Vendor Support & Financial Information: Software |date=July 1, 1994 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-9SyS6tX8GsC&q=Reader+Rabbit+1982+OR+1983&pg=PA298 |work=[[PCMag]] |publisher=Ziff Davis, Inc. |language=en}}</ref> |
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Between 1993 and 2001, the series sold six million copies.<ref name="auto2" /> Around 2001, prices of the products were tapering and the sales were declining around Europe.<ref>{{Citation |last=Eisinger |first=Jesse |date=February 26, 2002 |title=Europe's Alternative Carriers Are a Bad Bet for Investors |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1014670091924764360 |access-date=January 29, 2018 |newspaper=[[Wall Street Journal]]}}</ref> By 2002, the series had sold over 25 million copies.<ref>{{Citation |title=Riverdeep Ships Sequel to "Reader Rabbit Learn to Read" Line |date=November 1, 2002 |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-92886837.html |work=CD Computing News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207122900/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-92886837.html |archive-date=February 7, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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=== Awards and nominations === |
=== Awards and nominations === |
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As of 2017, the series has won over 175 awards.<ref>{{ |
As of 2017, the series has won over 175 awards.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit |url=http://www.reader-rabbit.com/ |work=www.reader-rabbit.com |access-date=September 18, 2016}}</ref>{{Expand list|date=February 2017}}{{awards table}} |
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| 1991 |
| 1991 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 1'' |
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| ''Technology & Learning Magazine''{{'}}s Language Arts Program of the Decade |
| ''Technology & Learning Magazine''{{'}}s Language Arts Program of the Decade |
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|{{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com">{{ |
|{{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com">{{Citation |title=History of The Learning Company Inc. – FundingUniverse |url=http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/the-learning-company-inc-history/ |work=www.fundinguniverse.com}}</ref> |
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| 1991 |
| 1991 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1992 |
| 1992 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
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| Software Publishers Association's Award for Best Elementary Education Product |
| Software Publishers Association's Award for Best Elementary Education Product |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1992 |
| 1992 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
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| CODiE Award for Best Elementary Education Program |
| CODiE Award for Best Elementary Education Program |
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| {{Won}}<ref>{{ |
| {{Won}}<ref>{{Citation |title=1992 Winners |url=https://www.siia.net/codie/About-the-Awards/Past-Winners/1992-Winners}}</ref> |
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| 1992 |
| 1992 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
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| ''Technology & Learning Magazine''{{'}}s Award of Excellence |
| ''Technology & Learning Magazine''{{'}}s Award of Excellence |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1994 |
| 1994 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 1'' |
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| The National Association of Parenting Publications Awards Gold Medal |
| The National Association of Parenting Publications Awards Gold Medal |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1994 |
| 1994 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
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| ''Technology & Learning Magazine''{{'}}s Software Award for Excellence—Next in Series |
| ''Technology & Learning Magazine''{{'}}s Software Award for Excellence—Next in Series |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
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| Home PC's Award of Excellence |
| Home PC's Award of Excellence |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
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| ''[[Parenting (magazine)|Parenting Magazine]]''{{'}}s Software Magic Award |
| ''[[Parenting (magazine)|Parenting Magazine]]''{{'}}s Software Magic Award |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
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| The Parent Council's Seal for outstanding product |
| The Parent Council's Seal for outstanding product |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
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| ''Technology & Learning Magazine''{{'}}s Award of Excellence for the School category |
| ''Technology & Learning Magazine''{{'}}s Award of Excellence for the School category |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
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| The Parents' Choice Foundation Approval |
| The Parents' Choice Foundation Approval |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
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| ''Mac Home Journal''{{'}}s Reader's Choice Award |
| ''Mac Home Journal''{{'}}s Reader's Choice Award |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
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| ''[[CD-ROM]]'' Today Magazine's Best Children's Program-Reading Award |
| ''[[CD-ROM]]'' Today Magazine's Best Children's Program-Reading Award |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 1'' |
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| ''Home Computing & Entertainment'' Magazine's Best Educational Program Award |
| ''Home Computing & Entertainment'' Magazine's Best Educational Program Award |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 1'' |
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| ''[[Newsweek]]'' Magazine's Editors' Choice Award |
| ''[[Newsweek]]'' Magazine's Editors' Choice Award |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 2'' |
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| Only the Best: The Annual Guide to the Highest-Rated Educational Software/Multimedia, 1994/95 |
| Only the Best: The Annual Guide to the Highest-Rated Educational Software/Multimedia, 1994/95 |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1995 |
| 1995 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 3'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 3'' |
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| Only the Best: The Annual Guide to the Highest-Rated Educational Software/Multimedia, 1994/95 |
| Only the Best: The Annual Guide to the Highest-Rated Educational Software/Multimedia, 1994/95 |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1996 |
| 1996 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2'' |
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| SuperKids Software Award for Best Reading Software |
| SuperKids Software Award for Best Reading Software |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1996 |
| 1996 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Math Journey'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Math Journey'' |
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| ''Curriculum Administrator'' Magazine's Top 100 Districts' Choice Award |
| ''Curriculum Administrator'' Magazine's Top 100 Districts' Choice Award |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1996 |
| 1996 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit Reading 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit Reading 1'' |
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| ''Parents' Choice Foundation'' Best Software of the Year |
| ''Parents' Choice Foundation'' Best Software of the Year |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="RRKinder-Previews">{{ |
| {{Won}}<ref name="RRKinder-Previews">{{Cite video game |title=[[Reader Rabbit Kindergarten]] Previews |date=October 13, 1996 |publisher=The Learning Company |language=en |developer=[[The Learning Company]] |platform=[[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]}}</ref> |
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| 1996 |
| 1996 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit Reading 1'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit Reading 1'' |
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| ''Language Art's Technology & Learning Magazine'' Program of the Decade |
| ''Language Art's Technology & Learning Magazine'' Program of the Decade |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="RRKinder-Previews"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="RRKinder-Previews" /> |
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| 1997 |
| 1997 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2'' |
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| The National Educational Media Network Silver Apple |
| The National Educational Media Network Silver Apple |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1997 |
| 1997 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2'' |
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| ''Newsweek'' Editor's Choice Award |
| ''Newsweek'' Editor's Choice Award |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="RRInterJourney2-Awards">{{ |
| {{Won}}<ref name="RRInterJourney2-Awards">{{Citation |title=CD Back Cover art |url=https://pcmuseum.ca/images.asp?images=WINRRIntReadingJourney-2-750.jpg |work=pcmuseum.ca}}</ref> |
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| 1997 |
| 1997 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2'' |
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| [[Parents' Choice Award|Parent's Choice]] Gold Award |
| [[Parents' Choice Award|Parent's Choice]] Gold Award |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="RRInterJourney2-Awards"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="RRInterJourney2-Awards" /> |
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| 1997 |
| 1997 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Math Journey'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Math Journey'' |
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| ''Home PC''{{'}}s Editor's Choice Top 100 Software Award |
| ''Home PC''{{'}}s Editor's Choice Top 100 Software Award |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1997 |
| 1997 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Math Journey'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Math Journey'' |
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| Bologna New Media Prize for Best Math Title (cosponsored by Children's Software Revue) |
| Bologna New Media Prize for Best Math Title (cosponsored by Children's Software Revue) |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1997 |
| 1997 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Math Journey'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Interactive Math Journey'' |
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| ''Family PC''{{'}}s Recommended Software Seal |
| ''Family PC''{{'}}s Recommended Software Seal |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 1998 |
| 1998 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's 1st Grade'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's 1st Grade'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Gold Award<ref>{{ |
| Gold Award<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit's 1st Grade |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=507 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 1998 |
| 1998 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's First Grade'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's First Grade'' |
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| Interactive Achievement Award for Computer Edutainment Game of the Year |
| Interactive Achievement Award for Computer Edutainment Game of the Year |
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| {{nominated}}<ref>{{ |
| {{nominated}}<ref>{{Citation |title=Awards Category Details |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=1998&idGameAwardType=22 |work=www.interactive.org}}</ref> |
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| 1998 |
| 1998 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's 2nd Grade'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's 2nd Grade'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Silver Honor<ref>{{ |
| Silver Honor<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit's 2nd Grade |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=263 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 1998 |
| 1998 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit – 2nd Grade'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit – 2nd Grade'' |
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| ''Newsweek'' Magazine Editor's Choice Award |
| ''Newsweek'' Magazine Editor's Choice Award |
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| {{won}}<ref>{{ |
| {{won}}<ref>{{Citation |title=Newsweek magazine's educational CD-ROM recommendations |date=December 7, 1998 |url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/667575/Newsweek-magazines-educational-CD-ROM-recommendations.html |work=[[Deseret News]]}}</ref> |
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| 1998 |
| 1998 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit's Math Ages 6–9'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit's Math Ages 6–9'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Gold Award<ref>{{ |
| Gold Award<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit's Math Ages 6-9 |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=268 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 2001 |
| 2001 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 1st Grade: Capers on Cloud Nine!'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 1st Grade: Capers on Cloud Nine!'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Approved<ref>{{ |
| Approved<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 1st Grade: Capers on Cloud Nine! |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=5864 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 2001 |
| 2001 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade: Mis-cheese-ious Dreamship Adventures!'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade: Mis-cheese-ious Dreamship Adventures!'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Approved<ref>{{ |
| Approved<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade: Mis-cheese-ious Dreamship Adventures! |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=5865 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 2001 |
| 2001 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit Kindergarten: Bounce Down in Balloon Town!'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit Kindergarten: Bounce Down in Balloon Town!'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Approved<ref>{{ |
| Approved<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit Kindergarten: Bounce Down in Balloon Town! |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=5863 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 2005 |
| 2005 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit series – "Sam's Sweet Surprise", "High Flying Circus", "Great Word Chase" – for LeapPadBrad'' (Fuller, Don Diekneite – Music, Sound Effects, Voice Overs) |
| ''Reader Rabbit series – "Sam's Sweet Surprise", "High Flying Circus", "Great Word Chase" – for LeapPadBrad'' (Fuller, Don Diekneite – Music, Sound Effects, Voice Overs) |
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| GANG Award for Best Audio – Other |
| GANG Award for Best Audio – Other |
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| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com"/> |
| {{Won}}<ref name="fundinguniverse.com" /> |
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| 2005 |
| 2005 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit: Wordville Soup'' (DVD) |
| ''Reader Rabbit: Wordville Soup'' (DVD) |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Recommended<ref>{{ |
| Recommended<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit: Wordville Soup |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=17462 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 2011 |
| 2011 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Race'' (DVD) |
| ''Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Race'' (DVD) |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Recommended<ref>{{ |
| Recommended<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Race |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=17463 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 2011 |
| 2011 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit Kindergarten'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit Kindergarten'' |
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| Academics' Choice |
| Academics' Choice |
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| {{Won}}<ref>{{ |
| {{Won}}<ref>{{Citation |title=Academics Choice: Reader Rabbit Kindergarten |date=July 22, 2007 |url=http://www.academicschoice.com/software/reader-rabbit-kindergarten.php |access-date=February 5, 2017}}</ref> |
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| 2011 |
| 2011 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit – Kindergarten'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit – Kindergarten'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Approved<ref>{{ |
| Approved<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit - Kindergarten |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=29792 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 2011 |
| 2011 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit – 1st Grade'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit – 1st Grade'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Approved<ref>{{ |
| Approved<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit - 1st Grade |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=29793 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 2011 |
| 2011 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit – Preschool'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit – Preschool'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Approved<ref>{{ |
| Approved<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit - Preschool |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=29791 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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| 2011 |
| 2011 |
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| ''Reader Rabbit – 2nd Grade'' |
| ''Reader Rabbit – 2nd Grade'' |
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| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Award |
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| Approved<ref>{{ |
| Approved<ref>{{Citation |title=Reader Rabbit - 2nd Grade |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=29794 |work=Parents' Choice Foundation}}</ref> |
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