This CD-ROM is created for children who are ready for their first experiences with the written word, and for emergent readers. It is designed like a book but expands beyond the confines of the page. Click on the text to hear each sentence read aloud; click on the rebus pictures and the written word is revealed with sound effects. Click on the main picture and it comes alive. More than 15 activities, games and interactive screens can be called up.

This CD-ROM is created for children who are ready for their first experiences with the written word, and for emergent readers. It is designed like a book but expands beyond the confines of the page. Click on the text to hear each sentence read aloud; click on the rebus pictures and the written word is revealed with sound effects. Click on the main picture and it comes alive. More than 15 activities, games and interactive screens can be called up.

Bears takes a look at these ever popular toys through a range of hands-on activities and creativity. Children will: develop self expression and creativity through familiar bear stories and rhymes build on mathematical concepts such as counting and size extend their knowledge and understanding of a range of scientific principles. This book is part of the Exploring Play series which are exciting topic-based books that present a range of unusual themes, together with new ideas for timeless favourites.

P.B. the teddy bear celebrates his birthday with a cake, a party for his friends, and lots of presents. Told in rebus form.