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February 1996 Volume 3, Number 2

Katies Corner
T ake A Quick Peek Around Katies Corner
Children who read are more apt to succeed. Our mission at Katies Corner is to promote literacy by bringing good books to young readers. Our goal is to let children experience the wonders the words in books offer. The newsletter is written for adults, because they exert great influence on young children. Each monthly issue is six to eight pages in length. This months issue is eight pages, because we are introducing a new section on computer software and electronic books. Regular features include book reviews by the Katies Corner Advisory Committee, which represents a cross section of individuals knowledgeable about childrens needs and childrens books. We highlight a particular author or illustrator, report on a literacy related issue, and review new publications that appeal to day care providers, teachers and parents. Dr. Judy Rowen, a pediatrician at Baylor College of Medicine, writes a monthly column and responds to questions. In addition, each issue highlights the holidays or special themes for that month with a selection of books. The back page is always devoted to a specific subject with books selected from among those Katies Corner considers to be the best. Upcoming issues include: October, 1996. Octobers newsletter is an eye-opener for those who enjoy truly beautiful and informative books. Our reviewers have identified excellent books about painting and painters that kids and parents will enjoy. With Open Eyes, our multimedia choice of the month, offers over 200 works from the Art Institute of Chicago and encourages an appreciation of art in its many forms. Since October is the month of aviation and space anniversaries, we also have a selection of books that will help your spirits soar. November, 1996. The November issue will be featuring board books, and bedtime/naptime books, as well as contemporary Native American stories, selections of African folktales and biographies to celebrate Black History Month. With this issue we will be announcing The Katies Corner Choice Listthe 150 books we have selected as the best of 1995. The range of selections is quite broad and includes books for babies, picture books, fiction and nonfiction for young, middle, and young adult readers, and several poetry selections. December, 1996 . In December, our emphasis will be on biographies of brave men and women, a selection of excellent reference books, and stories concerning the earth (volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, etc.). Additional features include a look at American farm life and a recap of the Caldecott and Newbery Awards. Kathryn Post, Publisher and Editor

Childrens Literature for Adults

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A Walk About New York

A Walk About New York had this reader baffled initially, but I eventually caught on. How embarrassing if I hadnt, especially with my three yearold watching! The main menu reveals pictures of all four available games; Sorter, Labeler, Word Train and Matchup. There is an Options menu with sound, voice and volume controls, and help is available at anytime. To move from game to game, Game needs to be selected from the menu bar followed by New Game. Rather than easy to use icons, Restart must be clicked to restart the same game and Quit to exit Reader Rabbit. It is not intuitive, a drawback for a game meant for prereaders. All of the games use three-letter words and some have pictures of the object. Lots of variety can be added by choosing from the over two hundred words and seventy one pictures available. The small guide provided with the game is useful. Reader Rabbit in his overalls appears frequently to cheer kids on. If a player has problems matching or finding the correct word or letter, the next game may repeat the same set of words; otherwise new information is presented. Spelling and speed in recognizing letters is emphasized in the Sorter Game, using Reader Rabbits Sorter Machine (which at its slowest was too fast for me initially and certainly is too fast for a child unfamiliar with the game). By creating labels for shipping cartons, kids learn to associate words with pictures and identify letter locations in the Labeler Game. The Word Train Game is a bit more difficult, because the player must find words that differ by one letter from a given word thus creating a word train. The Matchup Game emphasizes memory skills. Cards are turned until a matching is found; the pairing can be by matching pictures or words. Although it took some effort to learn Reader Rabbit I, once the concepts are understood the games are fun. I was surprised at how much our three year old enjoys Reader Rabbit I despite being a pre-reader and often being stumped. This program is recommended to parents who are willing to spend some time helping kids learn the rules and maneuvers the games require. (My rating is a C+ due to lack of user friendliness. The software is more appropriate for children at the older end of the recommended age range.)

The Rainclouds Living Under No. 9

Another winner in the Edmark series, The RainClouds Living Under No. 9 will provide hours of education and entertainment. At Acorn Pond, budding scientists can learn about the seasons by watching and interacting with the plants and animals. For example, in spring the turtle lays eggs and the frog croaks, while in the winter the squirrel digs in the snow for nuts. The friendly owl 0livia asks questions such as, who uses its tail for a blanket?, which reinforce what has been observed and spoken. An extra feature is a field notebook of facts and sketches that can be read and also printed. The Weather Machine lets youngsters learn about temperature, wind and precipitation and weather words. The principles are then applied when Frederick, the deep voiced bear, asks questions. When the correct answers are supplied the child is rewarded with a television screen display and animation depicting the weather conditions. For a day of heavy rain, cool temperatures, and heavy winds the character is shown fighting to stand up in the pouring rain and winds and even has his umbrella In the Workshop, kids get to create machines and toys and then paint them. There are different levels of complexity and different principles taught as boats, robots, helicopters and other things are built from the displayed blueprints. These same objects can be printed and then colored. The Sorting Station offers a fun way to sort objects into the appropriate categories. The complexity can be increased from two sorting bins (trash cans) to four. Serena the squirrel teaches kids to group objects by common characteristics, e.g. two legs, wings, horns and names all the plants, animals, minerals etc. to be sorted. Music, spoken instructions, graphics and fun activities are targeted for the 2 to 5 year-olds. The software requires an IBM compatible computer, MS-DOS 3.1 or later, VGA or EGA monitor and card, 3.5 inch disk drive, 12.5 MB free on the hard drive, and sound. List price $29.95. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot. Childrens Literature, December 1994, Volume 2, Number 12.

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The Reading Rainbow Fall Release

Reading Rainbow programs have opened the door to books for many young children. The theme of each program is inspired by an outstanding childrens book. The book review feature of every program includes children with their own reviews and the voice of a well know personality reading the featured book. From the first 110 programs, we have selected six books not previously reviewed by the Katies Corner newsletter. All are appropriate for children ages 4 to 8.

Abiyoyo
Pete Seeger Illustrations by Michael Hays Abiyoyo is a terrible giant who threatens to eat livestock and people in one gulp. A boy with his ukulele sings to him. He gets the giant dancing and spinning so fast he falls down. Then the boys magician father uses his magic wand to dispatch the monster. The illustrations depict a town populated with a multicultural melange of people and Abiyoyo is cast as an abstraction of everyones fears. Reissue of 1986 book. 1994, Aladdin, Ages 4 to 8, $4.95.

The Day Jimmys Boa Ate the Wash

by Trinka Hakes Noble Illustrated by Steven Kellogg It starts off as an ordinary class trip to the farm, boring and kind of dull, but then before very long chaos takes over as one zany incident leads to another. Soon the entire farm is uproariously out of control. The full-color pictures are an ideal match for this droll tale. 1980, Dial, Ages 4 to 8, $4.95 and $17.95 big book.

Swamp Band. The alligators hire the band for their first gig - they play at the Alligator Ball. They almost become dinner as well but Miles outwits the alligators. Much of the text is presented as dialogue balloons within the bright, colorful illustrations. The music for the title song is provided at the books con

Pink and Say

Patricia Polacco Say, a young white Civil War soldier, is rescued from a battlefield by another young soldier, Pink, whos AfricanAmerican. Pink brings Say to his mother, Moe Moe Bay, who nurtures Say back to emotional and physical health. She later dies trying to hide the boys from marauders. Despite her efforts, the boys are captured and taken to Andersonville Prison where they are separated. Later, Say learns of Pinks death. Powerful themes of injustice, pursuit of freedom, stolen youth, interrupted life, and the cruelties of war and its aftermath thread themselves through the engrossing story. 1994, Philomel, Ages 9 up, $15.95.

Amazing Grace
Mary Hoffman Illustrated by Caroline Binch Grace dreams of being Peter Pan in the school play. She refuses to let the fact that she is a girl and also of AfricanAmerican descent stand in her way. Warm wonderful story of girl who reaches beyond stereotyping to achieve her dream. 1991, Dial, Ages 4 to 8, $14.00.

Follow the Drinking Gourd

Jeanette Winter What seemed like a simple folk song sung by slaves was actually a set of directions to help slaves follow the Underground Railroad to freedom. A one-legged sailor named Peg Leg Joe, a conductor on the Railroad, taught slaves the song. The illustrations of the escaping family are deceptively simple, but they accurately portray the danger and difficulties facing those who ventured on the Underground Railroad. 1988, Knopf, Ages 4 to 8, $15.95.

My Little Island
Fran Lessac Fiery colors and hundreds of details evoke the sun-drenched beauty, the sweet smells, and the joyful sounds of a jewel-like little Caribbean island rediscovered by a young boy on a visit. 1985, HarperCollins, Ages 4 to 8, $14.00 and $4.95.

Spite Fences
Trudy Krisher Growing up in Georgia in the 1960s, Maggie Pugh sees for herself the cruelty and injustice that blacks faced when they defied segregation. One day Maggie witnesses the beating of Zeke, a black man who is her friend, by a group of whites that include her trashy and sexually aggressive next door neighbor
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Mama Dont Allow

Thacher Hurd Miles is given a saxophone for his birthday but with all the racket his parents ask him to practice outside. He joins up with some fellow musicians to form the

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My Moms a Vet
Henry Horenstein Darcie spends a week as her moms assistant, helping with her large animal practice. They drive to neighboring farms to treat a variety of problems - including a limping horse, a goat who needs to be dehorned, and a cow who needs help giving birth. Liberally illustrated with photographs, the book depicts the rigors and joys of the life of a country veterinarian. Sure to be a hit with children who love animals or who dream of working with them. 1994, Candlewick Press, Ages 8 to 4, $17.95. Reviewer: Dr. Judy Rowen used real life stories and primary sources to show women at home, at work and in pursuit of their dreams. Black-and-white photographs and art reproductions enhance this excellent series. Each book covers one historical period, for example Vol. 6: Laborers for Liberty: American Women 1865-1890 and Vol. 7: New Paths to Power: American Women 18901910, and contains a full chronology, an index, and list of further readings. 1994 & 1995, Oxford, Ages 12 up, $20.00 each. on, calculator, notepad, lunch, keys, etc. Aliki has created an authentic and appealing workplace for Ms. Purr and her animal coworkers. Young children will certainly be able to relate to her job as a toy design executive and want to join in. 1995, Scholastic, Ages 3 to 6, $14.95. Reviewer: Victoria Crenson

The Morning Chair

Barbara M. Joosse Illustrated by Marcia Sewall Bran, newly arrived from Holland, misses his friendly neighborhood and neighbors, but most of all he misses sitting in the morning chair with his Mama. Finally the family furniture arrives, and with it the morning chair. Once again he and Mama can sit together and welcome the new day and their new life in America. Warm, happy story based on the experiences of a young immigrant boy. 1995, Clarion, Ages 4 to 8, $14.95. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot

Celebrate America in Poetry and Art

Edited by Nora Panzer A truly successful marriage of artists and poets, all of whom created their own views of America. The five sections, accompanied by full-color reproductions from the National Museum of American Art, look at the beauty of the American landscape, cultural influences, patriotism, dissension, and the lighter side of life. More than one hundred artists and writers works are represented. Brief biographical notes, lists of illustrations and an index round out this glorification of America. 1994, Hyperion, Ages 10 up, $18.95.

The Young Oxford History of Women in the United States

Nancy F. Cott, General Editor Leading historical scholars tell the story of America as women experienced it. The eleven volume series focuses on dramatic incidents and personal details of women from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds. The authors have

My Working Mom
Peter Glassman Illustrated by Tedd Arnold An amusing story of a young girl whose mother is a working witch. The watercolor and colored pencil illustrations occupy two page spreads and clearly show all the zany things Mom doesexperiments that dont work, weird dinners and taking her daughters classmates for a ride on her broom. Bats, frogs and other little creatures share the pages with mom and her look alike daughter who concludes that although she doesnt always like having a working mom, she cant picture her mother any other way. 1994, Morrow Junior Books, Ages 3 up, $15.00. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot

Mommys Briefcase
Alice Low Illustrated by Aliki A mother cat describes to her kitten how she spends her day at the office. Between each page of the story is a roomy pocket full of sturdy play versions of the many items in mother cats briefcase. I buy a paper, catch the bus, hold tight, and pay my fare. I sit and read and watch the stops, till finally were there. Reach into the adjacent pocket and find delightfully clever facsimiles of Ms. Kitty Purrs photo ID for the Stuft Bear Co., the Friendly Bus Companys schedule and map, and a copy of the Newsy Times complete with funny headlines. Other pockets contain mothers eyeglasses to try
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Sharon Oehler: Pediatrician
Jennifer Bryant Photographs by Pamela Brown This very realistic portrayal of the life of a pediatrician is part of a series entitled, Working Moms: A Portrait of Their Lives. In keeping with this theme, the book not only covers the work Dr. Oehler does in her office and the hospital, but also the ways she balances work and family. Black and white photos follow Dr. Oehler through her day. 1991, Twenty-First Century Books, Ages 10 up, $15.98. Reviewer: Dr. Judy Rowen when they sleep. Lizzies expertise is called upon when she helps a little boy find a really good book. A positive mother daughter relationship combined with a look at mothers career. The watercolor illustrations are full of the movement and joie de vivre that permeate the story. 1995, Orchard, Ages 4 to 8, $14.95. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot

Time for Bed

Mem Fox Illustrated by Jane Dyer This endearing bedtime book is perfect for winding down with little ones at the end of a busy day. After reading it, youll feel good too! Each large two-page illustration radiates genuine affection and celebrates the love between moms of all kinds and their young, as they ready them for bed. Mommy mouse embraces her baby. A sheep and her lamb rub muzzles. Mother cow and her calf exchange loving glances. Mommy horse and her foal nuzzle each other. And on and on, concluding with a human mommy tucking her young child in bed with this thought: The stars on high are shining bright - Sweet dreams, my darling, sleep well. . .good night! This book will melt your heart. 1993, Harcourt Brace and Co., Ages 1 up, $13.95. Reviewer: Marilyn Bagel

T wos Company
Amanda Benjamin Change is hard and a mothers love is precious to a little girl. But Maddy and her mom show us that nothing gets in the way of that love-not even if the mom gets married to a wonderful man named Simon. As Maddy works out her feelings about the new person in her familys life, she begins to see that Simon might just make her sky a little bluer, her dreams a little more enchanting, and her parties a little brighter. An impressively handled message about the constancy of a parents commitment, and the excitement of new relationships. 1995, Viking, Ages 3 to 8,$ 13.99. Reviewer: Jessy Deutsch

Red Light, Green Light, Mama and Me

Cari Best Pictures by Niki Daly What an exciting day-Lizzie gets to ride on the subway and shops for and eats a blueberry muffin as she and her mother head for the Downtown Public Library. Lizzies mom is the childrens librarian, and she has taken her daughter to work with her on this very special day. It is a busy day filled with story hour, lunch on the library steps, telephone inquires, and even a research project to find out why pigeons dont fall off the library roof

Walk with Me
Naomi Danis Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers As comfortable as a favorite pair of shoes, this delightful book takes an everyday subject taking a walk and turns it into a happy adventure. The protagonist and her mother share a sunny day with the reader as they enjoy a stroll through the streets of their neighborhood, visit the park, chat with neighbors, and return home tired but contented. The poetic text and soft watercolors convey warmth and a childs sense of wonder. For children beginning to explore the world around them, this book is an excellent reminder that joy can be found in the simple things in life. 1995, Scholastic, Ages 4 to 8, $6.95. Reviewer: Kearsley Briggs

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Wheres My MOM?
Leon Rosselson Illustrated by Priscilla Lamont Waking from his nap, a small boy wants his mommy - but where is she? Is she in the bathtub? No. Is she behind the curtains or in the backyard? No. Is she in the refrigerator with the strawberry jelly? No. Where can she be? He searches high and low-even asking the ants scurrying across the grass if theyve seen his mom. Then he has another thought. Maybe shes in her bed. Sure enough, he finds her there fast asleep, with the quilt drawn up around her. But not for long. Shes shaken awake by a shot-fromguns young child in a scenario familiar to all mothers. The quiet is pierced with Mom! Mom! You should be awake. Tell me a story! Bake me a cake! One look at Moms sleep-filled eyes, and you feel instant compassion in this warm and cozy story, accompanied by expressive illustrations that please children and parents alike. 1996 (orig 1994), Candlewick Press, Ages 2 to 6, hardcover $13.95 and paperback $5.99. Reviewer: Marilyn Bagel Grace dreams of being Peter Pan in the school play. She refuses to let the fact that she is a girl and also of AfricanAmerican descent stand in her way. Warm wonderful story of girl who reaches beyond stereotyping to achieve her dream. 1991, Dial, Ages 4 to 8, $14.00. escaping family are deceptively simple, but they accurately portray the danger and difficulties facing those who ventured on the Underground Railroad. 1988, Knopf, Ages 4 to 8, $15.95.

My Little Island
Fran Lessac Fiery colors and hundreds of details evoke the sun-drenched beauty, the sweet smells, and the joyful sounds of a jewel-like little Caribbean island rediscovered by a young boy on a visit. 1985, HarperCollins, Ages 4 to 8, $14.00 and $4.95.

The Day Jimmys Boa Ate the Wash

Trinka Hakes Noble Illustrated by Steven Kellogg It starts off as an ordinary class trip to the farm, boring and kind of dull, but then before very long chaos takes over as one zany incident leads to another. Soon the entire farm is uproariously out of control. The full-color pictures are an ideal match for this droll tale. 1980, Dial, Ages 4 to 8, $4.95 and $17.95 big book.

Mama Dont Allow

Thacher Hurd Miles is given a saxophone for his birthday but with all the racket his parents ask him to practice outside. He joins up with some fellow musicians to form the Swamp Band. The alligators hire the band for their first gig - they play at the Alligator Ball. They almost become dinner as well but Miles outwits the alligators. Much of the text is presented as dialogue balloons within the bright,

Follow the Drinking Gourd

Jeanette Winter What seemed like a simple folk song sung by slaves was actually a set of directions to help slaves follow the Underground Railroad to freedom. A one-legged sailor named Peg Leg Joe, a conductor on the Railroad, taught slaves the song. The illustrations of the

Abiyoyo
Pete Seeger Illustrations by Michael Hays Abiyoyo is a terrible giant who threatens to eat livestock and people in one gulp. A boy with his ukulele sings to him. He gets the giant dancing and spinning so fast he falls down. Then the boys magician father uses his magic wand to dispatch the monster. The illustrations depict a town populated with a multicultural melange of people and Abiyoyo is cast as an abstraction of everyones fears. Reissue of 1986 book. 1994, Aladdin, Ages 4 to 8, $4.95.

Amazing Grace
Mary Hoffman Illustrated by Caroline Binch
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Reader Rabbit 1
Reader Rabbit I had this reader baffled initially, but I eventually caught on. How embarrassing if I hadnt, especially with my three year-old watching! The main menu reveals pictures of all four available games; Sorter, Labeler, Word Train and Matchup. There is an Options menu with sound, voice and volume controls, and help is available at anytime. To move from game to game, Game needs to be selected from the menu bar followed by New Game. Rather than easy to use icons, Restart must be clicked to restart the same game and Quit to exit Reader Rabbit. It is not intuitive, a drawback for a game meant for pre-readers. All of the games use three-letter words and some have pictures of the object. Lots of variety can be added by choosing from the over two hundred words and seventy one pictures available. The small guide provided with the game is useful. Reader Rabbit in his overalls appears frequently to cheer kids on. If a player has problems matching or finding the correct word or letter, the next game may repeat the same set of words; otherwise new information is presented. Spelling and speed in recognizing letters is emphasized in the Sorter Game, using Reader Rabbits Sorter Machine (which at its slowest was too fast for me initially and certainly is too fast for a child unfamiliar with the game). By creating labels for shipping cartons, kids learn to associate words with pictures and identify letter locations in the Labeler Game. The Word Train Game is a bit more difficult, because the player must find words that differ by one letter from a given word thus creating a word train. The Matchup Game emphasizes memory skills. Cards are turned until a matching is found; the pairing can be by matching pictures or words. Although it took some effort to learn Reader Rabbit I, once the concepts are stumped. This program is recommended understood the games are fun. I was surprised at how much our three year old enjoys Reader Rabbit I despite being a pre-reader and to parents who are willing to spend some time helping kids learn the rules and maneuvers the games require. (My rating is a C+ due to lack of user friendliness. The software is more appropriate for children at the older end of the recommended age range.) Reader Rabbit I is available for Macintosh and PC hardware (The Learning Company, Ages 3 to 6, $40.00 or less). Reviewer: Dr. Hans von Marensdorff. Childrens Literature, May 1994, Volume 2, Number 5.

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T alking ABCs A Day at the Beach

Not all good childrens software is expensive! There are shareware products with excellent graphics and sound. One example is Talking ABCs -A Day at the Beach. This program teaches letters and some basic words, most of which are beach related. E is for eel, W is for whale, and so on. One stumper faced by the author was clearly the X. Have you ever seen a xylophone at the beach? The program contains three games. The first has a background screen with a beach, water, sand, and sky. A letter appears on the screen and is also spoken. When the child types the correct letter, for example, the W, a whale appears in the water, the word whale is spoken, and a little tune is played. If the wrong letter is typed, the program gently asks the child to press the W. Most other alphabet software does not give the child a second chance which is frustrating for small children who may know the correct letter, but lack the manual dexterity to accurately type it on the first try. The second game asks the child to select a letter. If the child selects J, a jellyfish appears. The program is designed to let the player move it anywhere in the picPage 7

The San Diego Zoo Presents . . .

A wealth of information about more than 200 animals in the zoo is found in this 1993 multimedia product. There are many ways to explore and learn, and the overview provides all the necessary information in both written and oral form. The Animals is one of the better designed multimedia products, effectively using and reusing information over 1300 color photographs, numerous video clips, many animal sounds and 2500 pages of text in creative ways. For example, you can explore the zoo by one of its ten biomes (natural habitats) such as the tundra, rain forest, or an island, or you can take one of nine tours including cats, primates, and night animals. On the cat tour, fifteen animals from around the world are featured and the information relating to each is as varied as the cats. Another option lets you visit special exhibits such as the Kids Comer and the Nursery. However, the real fun is in branching out to related topics and knowing that you can always quickly return to wherever you were. If you are in the mood to just view the award winning video clips, go to the media library and do just that. If you just want to look at pictures thats another option. The trip to the zoo is never boring, because you control the paths you want to take. In some ways, it is more varied than walking in the real zoo. You can jump ahead or go to the media library or different exhibits at your whim. No sunburn or tired feet from miles of walking. Symbols always identify the format of the information available and the user can always call for a pop-up screen with mini description of the text, photo, sound or film clip. The navigation tools to move ahead, go back, return to the menu, and help are always at the top of the screen. Summaries, notations about endangered species, indexes, and keyword searching all help users with their zoo tour. You can even copy the text to disk and use it in other applications. The Animals is available from The Software Toolworks (415-883-3000) for approximately $80.00 and at some stores for much less. There are versions for MS-DOS, Windows, Apple, 3DO and Sega. Reading skills are strongly recommended although not required. Appealing and appropriate for all ages. Childrens Literature, July 1994, Volume 2, Number 7.

My First Incredible, Amazing Dictionary

Brand new from Dorling Kindersley, the multimedia CDROM version of My First Dictionary is a real winner. With bright animated graphics and catchy tunes, kids are going to spend hours with this educational product. Each word and its definition can be spoken which makes it really attractive for those preschoolers who are not yet reading. Also, several of the games do not require reading skills. As to the basics, there are 1,000 words defined which are supported by more than 1,000 illustrations and an equal number of animations, plus more than 1,200 screens and pop-up windows. If that isnt enough, then add four hours of audio to complete the package. There are several ways to explore and use the Dictionary. You can just start through the alphabet, clicking on the letters and the pictures as they appear. But each definition affords opportunities to branch out to learn more about the words in the definition as well as alternate definitions. If you want to retrace your path, the Backtrack icon provides a visual and textual summary of your last ten words. The Quick Search icon is for those who can read, and want to select a word from a list and then launch into the definitions. The Surprise icon tells the computer to randomly present words, while the Game icon lets you have even more fun. There are three games, Guess What, Spell It, and Whats that Noise. For Guess What, kids must be able to read the question in order to select the correct answer. For Spell It, there are three levels of difficulty and plenty of verbal and visual assistance to select the letters to spell out the word. After six tries, the word is spelled out and pronounced. In Whats that Noise, kids match the sounds behind doors, and windows to the images below. Wait until you see what a wrong answer brings! This is a truly user friendly product; installation was simple, the navigation is simple and getting started requires no reading skills. Once children learn to click on the megaphone to hear spoken

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