I have uploaded: File name:bertda42.zip One line description:Bert's Dinosaurs, 4.2, kids coloring program Replaces:bertda40.zip and bertdb40.zip Suggested Garbo directory:/pc/educgames Uploaded name & email: Theron Wierenga, mups_wiereng@wmich.edu Author or author company:Theron Wierenga Email address:mups_wiereng@wmich.edu Surface address:P.O. Box 595, Muskegon, MI 49443, USA Special requirements:VGA, mouse, optional sound card Shareware payment required from private users:Y Shareware payment required from corporates:Y Distribution limitations:None Demo:N Nagware:N Self-documenting:Y External documentation included:Y 22k Source included:N Size zipped:331k 10 line description: Bert's Coloring Programs are enjoyable coloring programs for children of all ages, but are especially useful for introducing young children to the computer. Bert's Coloring Programs were designed by educators to be used by young children with a minimum of assistance by adults. The program allows the user to place the various images, all in four different sizes, on a variety of backgrounds. Bert's Coloring Programs also have a voice feature, which can be turned on or off, allowing the images to speak their names, much to the delight of children. A window is provided which allows children to write a short story about their picture using the keyboard. long description: Bert's Coloring Programs are enjoyable coloring programs for children of all ages, but are especially useful for introducing young children to the computer. Bert's Coloring Programs were designed by educators to be used by young children with a minimum of assistance by adults. Bert's Coloring Program series is superior to many other children's coloring programs in that it allows the user to place the various images, all in four different sizes, on a variety of backgrounds. This allows children to easily create their own picture before coloring. The opportunity to create their own picture will allow children to take pride in their unique creation. Bert's Coloring Programs also have a voice feature, which can be turned on or off, allowing the images to speak their names, much to the delight of children. Children can operate the program with the mouse alone. A window is provided which allows children to write a short story about their picture using the keyboard. The fact that they created the picture will help provide the motivation to write about it. One of the best ways for children to learn to read is to write, even if their initial attempts include phonetic spelling which is not always correct. This is a very effective beginning reading strategy. Your child will love creating a setting, writing or dictating their own story and printing out a copy. Changes: Small bug fix, improved documentation, customer and technical support phone number now included. Customer, technical support and orders:708-854-0489.