The ever-popular pig Babe and his friends set out to feed the hungry animals of Metropolis.

Children are invited to join in the fun by finding a truck and raising funds to buy food. Each step means a new activity and new opportunity to learn.

Babe and Friends Animated Early Reader sets out to teach essential reading skills like the alphabet, basic spelling and simple rhyming.

Despite a drawling American soundtrack, this is a rather gentle piece of software which has many excellent features.

The 26 printable alphabet cards, hidden throughout the application, are very well designed and I liked the way the software led sensibly from one experience to the next.

Price: £19.99
Contact: 01908 575600
Feelgood factor: 8 out of 10