You're shopping for education language reference software for a young child, and the decision often comes down to two kinds of CD-ROMs: a lower-priced compilation with several early-learning programs, or a character-driven kindergarten title starring Blue. The first is Learn With Fun CD-ROM PC Software Ages 5-9 Educational KidWorks Deluxe Franklin at USD 8.99. The second is Blue's Clues Kindergarten PC Mac CD-ROM Software Infogrames Ages 4-6 Education at USD 15.99. Both are English-language CD-ROMs, but they serve different age ranges and different learning goals.
Quick verdict
If your child is 5 to 9 and you want a lower listed price with several activities on one disc, Learn With Fun is the broader pick. If your child is 4 to 6 and responds to the Blue's Clues characters, Blue's Clues Kindergarten offers a single, structured kindergarten title that runs on both Windows and Mac.
Price and fit at a glance
| Product | Listed Price | Best For | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learn With Fun CD-ROM PC Software Ages 5-9 Educational KidWorks Deluxe Franklin | USD 8.99 | Ages 5-9, multi-subject compilation | |
| Blue's Clues Kindergarten PC Mac CD-ROM Software Infogrames Ages 4-6 Education | USD 15.99 | Ages 4-6, character-driven kindergarten prep |
Where each product wins
- Learn With Fun wins on listed price and breadth. At USD 8.99, it bundles multiple educational programs, including Franklin's Reading World, KidWorks Deluxe, Treasure Cove, Dream Doll House, and Early Education 123, all on one CD.
- Blue's Clues Kindergarten wins on condition and operating-system coverage. At USD 15.99, it's a brand-new Infogrames title with Blue, Joe, and Periwinkle covering language, math, science, and creativity, and it lists both Windows and Mac compatibility.
Learn With Fun CD-ROM PC Software Ages 5-9 Educational KidWorks Deluxe Franklin
This CD-ROM is a compilation built for kids ages 5 to 9. It's not a single game but a set of programs from Davidson and Fisher-Price, covering reading, math, spelling, creativity, and exploration. The set includes Franklin's Reading World, KidWorks Deluxe, The Wanderoos Go Exploring, Treasure Cove, Dream Doll House, and Early Education 123, so a child can switch between subjects without changing discs. The listing condition is Very Good, and the CD is graded Very Good Plus (VG+), with a Good jewel case and United States origin. If you have a PC and a 5-9 year old who likes varied activities, this is the lower-priced way to sample several educational approaches. The main limitation is condition: it's not a brand-new copy, and the age range starts at 5, so a 4-year-old might be better served by the kindergarten title.
Blue's Clues Kindergarten PC Mac CD-ROM Software Infogrames Ages 4-6 Education
Blue's Clues Kindergarten is a brand-new, character-based CD-ROM from Infogrames designed for ages 4 to 6. It targets the key kindergarten skills-language, math, science, and creativity-through interactive adventures with Blue, Joe, and Periwinkle. The listing is Brand New, a clear difference from the Very Good copy above, and it includes the original CD-ROM and instruction sheet. It runs on both Windows (95/98/ME/2000/XP) and Mac operating systems, making it a flexible choice for families with mixed computers. The listed price is USD 15.99, the higher of the two compared. If your child is younger and already loves Blue's Clues, the familiar characters can make learning feel like play. The trade-off is that this is one software title, not a multi-program bundle, and the higher listed price reflects a single curriculum rather than a collection. For a 4-6 year old who needs kindergarten prep, this is the clearer fit.
Final choice by use case
Choose Learn With Fun when you have a child in the 5-9 age range, you want a variety of early-learning programs, and a lower listed price matters more than a new copy.
Choose Blue's Clues Kindergarten when your child is 4-6, responds to Blue's Clues characters, and you need a single structured kindergarten title that works on both Windows and Mac at a higher listed price.
