| Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey | |
|---|---|
 1994 cover art | |
| Developer | The Learning Company |
| Publisher | The Learning Company |
| Platforms | Windows, Windows 3.x, Macintosh |
| Release | October 1994 (Original)[1] 1997 (re-release) 1998 (Ages 4-6) 1999 (Personalized) |
| Genres | Adventure, edutainment |
| Mode | Single-player |
Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey is a 1994 video game released on the Windows and Macintosh systems. It is the sixth game in the Reader Rabbit franchise. Designed for ages 4 till 7, the game introduces the new main characters Mat the Mouse and Sam the Lion who accompany Reader. It was then re-released in 1997 under the title Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey For Grades K-1, followed by another in 1998 titled Reader Rabbit's Reading Ages 4–6 and a personalized version in 1999.
The game teaches users how to read effectively. Forty storybooks can be read aloud or narrated to the user. Over 100 reading exercises include phonics, word-recognition, spelling skills and building vocabulary. The activities incorporate repetition of words, followed by a gradual increase of word variety. The game challenges users to keep learning independently and helps them to become interested in reading.[2] It also allows older users to build up on their previous skills. Overall, Reading Journey allows learners to set their reading progress at their own page.[3] The game came packaged with printed versions of 40 stories included in the game, which aid in reading along at the computer or independent reading away from the computer.[4]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| CD-ROM Today |  [3] |
| PC Magazine |  [5] |
| MacUser | [6] |
| Publication | Award |
|---|---|
| Home PC | Award of Excellence[7] |
| Parenting | Software Magic Award[7] |
| Parent Council | Seal for Outstanding Product[7] |
| Technology & Learning | Award of Excellence for the School Category[7] |
| Parents' Choice | Foundation Approval[7] |
| Mac Home | Reader's Choice Award[7] |
| CD-ROM Today | Best Children's Program-Reading Award[7] |
| Home Computing & Entertainment | Best Educational Program Award[7] |
CD-ROM Today rated the game 5 stars, meriting its simple interface and artistic design.
PC Magazine wrote that the game facilitates learning in a non-threatening and effective way.[5] Creating Ever-cool noted that as the difficulty increases with each book, readers feel a "thrill of accomplishment" upon progressing.[8] Working Mother praised the title's "creative approach".[9] The Washington Post praised the animation as "crisp and humorous".[10] The Parents Magazine declared that the game was the most comprehensive reading skill software of that time.[11]
In June 1997, Interactive Reading Journey Learning and Interactive Reading Journey 2 were the 5th and 6th best selling reading titles.[12]
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Bar none, this is the most comprehensive reading skill software program you can find