A to Zap! Featuring the Sunbuddies

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Developer ImageBuilder Software
Publisher ImageBuilder Software
Platform Windows
Release1995

A to Zap! Featuring the Sunbuddies is an educational video game by American studio ImageBuilder Software released in 1995 for Windows and Macintosh [1] [2] [3] [4] and released by Sunburst Communications.

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Gameplay

A to Zap is an interactive educational CD-ROM designed for preschoolers to learn the alphabet in a fun and engaging way. The main screen features a shelf of alphabet blocks above a toy chest. Clicking on a block reveals a word starting with that letter and displays an image representing it. Children can then click the image to enter one of 26 themed activity screens, each tied to a letter. These activities are simple enough for 3-year-olds, yet varied enough for 6-year-olds. The program offers customization options: parents can add new vocabulary words, record their child's voice for personalized interaction, and choose between uppercase or lowercase letters. A Parents' Guide provides descriptions of activities and tips for engagement. [5]

Development

A to Zap! was developed by ImageBuilder Software, a company founded in 1983. [6]

Reception

CNET said "A to Zap won't have your kids reading Time magazine in a week, nor will it get them to eat their vegetables. But it should do a swift job of helping them read and comprehend the alphabet--and that's saying something". [5]

References

  1. ↑ Hickman, Angela (August 1996). "It's Never Too Early to Start Learning". PC Magazine . Ziff Davis, Inc. p. 482. ISSN   0888-8507 . Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  2. ↑ Novelli, Joan (2000). Irresistible A, B, Cs: 50 Easy, Fun, Multi-Sensory Activities to Help All Kids Explore and Learn the Alphabet. Scholastic Inc. ISBN   9780590049306.
  3. ↑ Barbanel, Josh (November 5, 1995). "SOFTWARE;Serious On-Screen Fun For Children Young and Old". The New York Times . Archived from the original on May 26, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ "The Cutting Edge: Consumer's Computer Guide : Lessons in Educational Software : Children: Experts recommend programs that are fun, 'help kids discover the power of their mind.'". Los Angeles Times . November 16, 1995. Archived from the original on September 4, 2019. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Shelton, Denise. "A to Zap". CNET . Archived from the original on June 6, 1997. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Industry profile". The Oregonian . September 7, 1995. p. 73. Archived from the original on May 14, 2025. Retrieved May 14, 2025– via Newspapers.com.


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