Reader Rabbit Playtime for Baby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Reader Rabbit Playtime for Baby |
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| Developer(s) | Mattel Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | The Learning Company |
| Series | Reader Rabbit |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Macintosh |
| Release date(s) | Win/Mac: July 6, 1999 |
| Genre(s) | Edutainment |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Get ready to learn and play with Reader Rabbit Playtime for Baby. This fun educational video game is part of the popular Reader Rabbit series. It was created by Mattel Interactive and released by The Learning Company in 1999. Even though it's called 'Playtime for Baby,' this game was made for very young children, typically 9 to 24 months old. It's known as 'Lapware' because it's designed for parents and babies to enjoy together. It even came with a bonus CD full of songs!
The Story of Playtime
The game begins when Mat the Mouse comes to visit Reader Rabbit at his house. They decide to play a game of hide-and-seek. Mat finds a great hiding spot inside a toy chest. Reader Rabbit can't find Mat anywhere! While hiding, Mat discovers all sorts of fun games inside the chest and starts to play with them.
How to Play the Game
Reader Rabbit Playtime for Baby is super easy to play. You don't need any special computer skills. There are no right or wrong answers, so kids can just explore and have fun! If you press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse, something always happens on the screen. This makes it perfect for little ones to interact with. The game also lets you use a microphone and a printer for even more activities.
Fun Activities to Explore
The game has ten different activities that help young children learn and discover new things. Each activity is designed to be simple and engaging for babies and toddlers.
- Hide & Seek Animals: Find different animals hiding on the screen.
- Faces and Feelings: Learn about different emotions and expressions.
- Peek-a-Boo Bubbles: Pop colorful bubbles to see what's inside.
- Kaleidoscope Symphony: Create beautiful patterns and listen to music.
- Musical Drawers: Open drawers to find musical surprises.
- My Storybook: Explore interactive stories.
- Shape Slide: Match and slide different shapes.
- Rhyme Time: Discover words that sound alike.
- Discovery House: Explore different rooms in a house.
- Mat Says: Follow simple instructions from Mat the Mouse.
