Reader Rabbit Toddler

The game was part of Reader Rabbit's Early Learning Series, along with Reader Rabbit Preschool and Reader Rabbit Kindergarten. The game was packaged with Reader Rabbit Playtime for Baby into Reader Rabbit Playtime for Baby and Toddler.{{Cite web|url=http://school.discoveryeducation.com/parents/reviewcorner/software/rrplaybabytoddler.html|title=DiscoverySchool.com - Review Corner|website=school.discoveryeducation.com|access-date=2016-09-15}}

The game minimizes the presence of text to make it easy for illiterate players and to keep them interested. Users are free to click on objects without being prompted, allowing for flexible exploration. Children are able to bridge together the keyboard inputs and screen outputs in the gameplay. Much younger children are recommended to experience the game with an older sibling or adult who will give them adequate help. The activities in the game are intended to prepare a child for preschool including number and letter recognition and sequencing, patterns, matching, sorting and basic phonic skills. Difficulty in the game increases with every success made, although the focus is not about getting answers correct but rather learning from incorrect ones.{{Cite news|last=Ross |first=David |url=http://presstelegram.laserfiche.com/WebLink/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=1165&page=21&cr=1 |title=Helping toddlers to hippety-hop into the world of learning |work=Press-Telegram |date=August 16, 1997 |access-date=October 3, 2018 |language=en}}

The players do not need to use a point-and-click interface to seek enjoyment from the game. They simply have to roll their mouse over hotspots to interact with the game.{{Cite web|url=http://www.edutainingkids.com/reviews/rrtoddler.html|title=Edutaining Kids: Reader Rabbit Toddler Review|website=www.edutainingkids.com|access-date=2016-09-15}} The game has eight activities, including Peek-a-Boo Zoo, the Bubble Castle and Musical Meadow.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Fun-Filled+Multisubject+Reader+Rabbit+Series+for+Earliest+Learners...-a019566340|title=Fun-Filled Multisubject Reader Rabbit Series for Earliest Learners Available Today From The Learning Company - Free Online Library|website=www.thefreelibrary.com|access-date=2016-09-15}} The product has multiple difficulty levels.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+Learning+Company,+Inc.+to+Debut+New+Line+of+Multisubject,+Age...-a019397666|title=The Learning Company, Inc. to Debut New Line of Multisubject, Age Appropriate Software Products - Free Online Library|website=www.thefreelibrary.com|access-date=2016-09-15}}

SuperKids noted the game appealed to both children and their parents.{{Cite web|url=http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/early/2/rrtoddle/merge.shtml|title=SuperKids Software Review of Reader Rabbit's Toddler.|website=www.superkids.com|access-date=2016-09-15}} Edutaining Kids thought the title was the best educational game for toddlers, and a "delightful introduction" into using computers. TechWithKids deemed the title a "winner".{{Cite web|url=http://www.techwithkids.com/Review_SR00219S_reader-rabbit-playtime-for-baby-toddler|title=Reader Rabbit Playtime for Baby & Toddler Review - TechWithKids.com|website=www.techwithkids.com|access-date=2016-09-15}} DiscoverySchool thought the game was "exceptional", "useful", and "exudes warmth" toward the player. ReviewCorner praised the game's graphics, activities, and the simple interface.{{Cite web|url=http://www.reviewcorner.com/software/readerrabbittoddler.html|title=Reader Rabbit Toddler Software Game|date=2005-04-24|access-date=2016-09-15|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050424060013/http://www.reviewcorner.com/software/readerrabbittoddler.html|archivedate=2005-04-24}} Allgame said the graphics were more sophisticated than other Reader Rabbit titles, due to having 3D backgrounds and shading on the 2D characters.{{Cite web|url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21868&tab=review|title=Reader Rabbit Toddler - Review - allgame|date=2014-12-12|access-date=2016-09-15|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141212073023/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21868&tab=review|archivedate=2014-12-12}} Black Enterprise said the graphics were "clean, bright and simple".{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+fun-damentals+of+learning%253A+this+holiday+season,+leave+the+video...-a020048723|title=The fun-damentals of learning: this holiday season, leave the video games in the store and give the gift of knowledge instead. - Free Online Library|website=www.thefreelibrary.com|access-date=2016-09-15}}{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fl4EAAAAMBAJ&dq=Reader%2520Rabbit%2520Toddler&pg=PA39|title=Black Enterprise|last=Ltd|first=Earl G. Graves|date=1997-12-01|publisher=Earl G. Graves, Ltd.|language=en}} The Exceptional Parent thought the game had "enjoyable cause and effect".{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Software+for+PLAY+and+ACTIVE+Early+Learning.-a053279842|title=Software for PLAY and ACTIVE Early Learning. - Free Online Library|website=www.thefreelibrary.com|access-date=2016-09-15}} According to Chicago Sun-Times, the developers understood "what young kids are capable of doing".{{Cite journal|date=2003-05-31|title=Little kids and PCs: So far it's hit and (mostly) miss|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1482597.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008195929/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1482597.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-10-08}} Redbook praised the game for being playable by kids who were unable to use the point and click mouse interface.{{Cite journal|date=2004-09-01|title=The best learning software.(Mommy Strategies) (Bibliography)|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-121873202.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008194243/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-121873202.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-10-08}} Post-Tribune thought the game was a "perfect first-time introduction to the computer".{{Cite journal|date=1998-11-20|title=HOLIDAY FARE CAN INCLUDE GIFTS OF SOFTWARE THAT TEACHES CHILDREN A VARIETY OF SKILLS|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-1084914C8D05F30A.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008195620/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-1084914C8D05F30A.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-10-08}} PC Mag said the game had "unmistakable shortcomings".{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fFrjSBw0w14C&dq=Reader%2520Rabbit%2520Toddler&pg=PA336|title=PC Mag|date=1998-02-10|publisher=Ziff Davis, Inc.|language=en}}

Reader Rabbit Toddler was the 9th top-selling education video game in October{{Cite journal|date=1998-02-19|title=A SPECIAL BUSINESS REPORT; SectorSnapshot; Little multimedia firms gain big voice.|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-56385109.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008194956/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-56385109.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-10-08}} and November 1997,{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+Learning+Company+Announces+29%2525+Increase+In+Year+Over+Year+Dollar...-a020104794|title=The Learning Company Announces 29% Increase In Year Over Year Dollar Sales in November - Free Online Library|website=www.thefreelibrary.com|access-date=2016-09-15}} and the week ended in February 1998.{{Cite journal|date=1998-03-09|title=BESTSELLERS|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-649107.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008201817/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-649107.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-10-08}} The game generated $1.8 million in revenue.

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