Reader Rabbit Thinking Adventures Ages 4-6 (also known simply as Reader Rabbit Thinking Adventures) is a computer game in The Learning Company's Reader Rabbit series of children's educational games. It was released on October 5, 1999. In 2008, it was one of five CDs from The Learning Company offered in kids' meals by Chick-fil-A.[1]
Summary[]
Reader Rabbit and his friends throw a surprise birthday party for Sam the Lion at the Wordville Museum.
Characters[]
- Reader Rabbit
- Mat the Mouse
- Professor Owl
- Papa Bear
- Baby Bear
- Babs the Beaver
- Pierre
- The Singing Birds
- Charlie Chipmunk
- Spike the Porcupine
- Sam the Lion
Activities & Items[]
Owl's Treehouse[]
- Mouse Dance (Patterning: Completing Movement Patterns; Dance Pattern Sheets)
- Donkey Directions (Sequencing; Donkey Tails)
Papa's Store[]
- Gift Wrapper (Comparing and Contrasting; Presents)
- Toy Sort (Categorizing; Hula Hoops)
Babs' Kitchen[]
- Treat Time (Creating Arrays; Treat Bags)
- Cookie Creator (Matching and Ordering; Cookies)
Pierre's Studio[]
- Wrapping Paper Painter (Patterning: Completing Color Patterns; Wrapping Paper)
- Banner Builder (Similarities and Differences; Banner Cards)
Bonus Material[]
- Print Shop (Printables)
Songs[]
Trivia[]
- This is the only game to feature the entire supporting cast.
- This is the only Reader Rabbit game to not be centered on reading or math.
- This is the first game in which Reader Rabbit says the name of the player, if applicable, in his dialogue. It is followed by the 2000 version of Reader Rabbit Learning Creations.
- However, he may not always say the name of the player, as there are only so many names assigned to this technique.
- This is the first game in which a new player determines their birthday. It is followed by the 2000 re-releases of Reader Rabbit Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade.
- When the player plays the game on their birthday, Reader Rabbit will have a Happy Birthday message to the player upon starting.
- The interface of this game is very similar to that of Reader Rabbit 1st Grade.
- In the cutscenes, Pierre's beret is red instead of black. Additionally, Papa Bear is missing his apron.
- Charlie Chipmunk does not have any dialogue in this game. Additionally, Roger L. Jackson is not credited for voicing Spike the Porcupine.
- Along with its inclusion in Adventure Workshop Preschool-1st Grade (2000), Arthur's Birthday, another birthday-themed game, is also included.
- This game was offered in kids' meals by Chick-fil-A in 2008 along with Kid Pix Deluxe 4, StarFlyers: Alien Space Chase, Zoombinis Island Odyssey, and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?: Treasures of Knowledge.[1]
- The cover for this version does not feature the "Ages 4-6" text label in the title. Additionally, this cover art suggests that the game is "Ideal for Grades Pre K-2."
Transcript[]
- Main article: Reader Rabbit Thinking Adventures Ages 4-6/Transcript
Credits[]
- Main article: Reader Rabbit Thinking Adventures Ages 4-6/Credits
Gallery[]
Releases[]
2 CD cover art
Chick-Fil-A cover art
UK Cover art
Alternate UK Cover art
Adventure Workshop Preschool-1st Grade cover art, featuring said game
Adventure Workshop Preschool-1st Grade: 5th Edition cover art, featuring said game
Screenshots[]
Title Screen[]
Title screen
Intro & Sign In[]
Reader Rabbit runs to the museum entrance to make an announcement.
Reader Rabbit makes an announcement.
"Today is Sam's birthday, and I think we should throw him a surprise party in the museum!"
The Wordville critters agree to pitch in to prepare a surprise birthday party for Sam.
Reader hears something.
Sam is coming!
"Quick! Scatter and get busy!"
The critters run off to get started on their preparations.
Sam meets up with Reader.
"Where is everyone? What's going on?"
Reader, hearing Sam cough, urges him to go home and rest so everyone can prepare his surprise party.
Sam doesn't understand what's happening.
Sign in
Birthday selection
Museum & Print Shop[]
Outside the museum (Main Menu)
Status & Progress[]
Babs' Kitchen[]
Pierre's Studio[]
Papa's Store[]
Owl's Treehouse[]
Pre-Party Scene 1[]
Reader Rabbit puts a "Wet Paint" sign in front of the museum entrance.
Reader notices Sam coming.
Reader runs away from Sam's sight.
Sam arrives at the museum. He sees the sign.
Sam touches the last stair of the entrance, picking up a smidge of wet paint.
"I guess I can't go in the museum," says Sam, as Reader watches from behind.
Reader holds up a bucket of paint, implying that he put fresh paint on the entrance stair.
Pre-Party Scene 2[]
Spike the Porcupine is blowing balloons for the party...
...but his quills keep popping them!
Sam meets up with Spike.
Spike notices Sam, who just asked him what the balloons were for.
Spike convinces Sam that he's trying to build up his lungs so the surprise is not spoiled.
Sam looks as if his friends are up to something.
Pre-Party Scene 3[]
Sam is sitting on a tree stump, looking bored.
Suddenly, he sees a cake moving along the path in front of him, being carried by mice.
"Hey, what's that cake for?"
"Run! There is a lion chasing us!"
"A lion?! Oh my goodness!"
"Wait a minute... I'm a lion!"
Ending Scene[]
Reader Rabbit leads Charlie Chipmunk inside the museum.
"Okay everyone, are we almost ready?"
The Wordville critters prepare Sam's surprise party.
"Shh! I think he's here!"
Everyone turns off the lights, getting ready to surprise Sam...
...but it's only Spike.
"I tried to blow up these dumb old balloons, but they keep popping!"
Reader hears Sam coming.
Everyone, Spike now included, gets ready to surprise Sam.
They turn off the lights again.
Sam peeks in the museum.
"Surprise! Happy Birthday Sam!"
Sam in front of his birthday cake
Sam blows out the candles, squishing the cake in the process.
The birthday party