# Dora ABCs Vol 3: Reading HD — Kids learn to read with Dora! > Interactive reading and phonics game for young children featuring word ladders and mini-games. (iPhone/iPad app by Viacom International Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-3-reading-hd/id466817553 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Viacom International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304682075) - Category: Education, Entertainment - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.10/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 146 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-10-22 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-3-reading-hd/id466817553/reviews.md ## What is Dora ABCs Vol 3? The third learning adventure in the Nickelodeon Literacy Suite, Dora ABCs Vol 3: Ready to Read! focuses on your child's early reading and phonics skills. After reviewing letter sounds in Dora ABCs Vol 1: Letter & Letter Sounds, and learning phonemic awareness with Dora ABCs Vol 2: Rhyming Words your child is now ready to read! In Dora ABCs Vol 3: Ready to Read!, your child will begin to see that letters can be organized in a specific sequence to represent words. By changing the beginning, final or middle letters of these words, they can turn one word into another, a game called "word ladders". The ability to manipulate first, last and inside letters of simple words is an important skill to becoming a proficient reader. In this game, Dora and Boots need your child's help crossing Water Lily Lake to get to the Fantastic Frog Fiesta on the other side. By sounding out words or changing letters of words to make new ones, the player will help Dora and Boots cross the lake by hopping on the lily pads. Supportive directions and sound effects help guide your child in learning how to sound out words and start to read. In between phonics activities, three whimsical mini games with Dora's frog friends offer additional play: turn lily pads to get the frogs to a flower, match colorful frogs and flowers, or stack all the frogs on a moving lily pad to reach a high flower. All three games are interspersed among the phonics activities. Dora and Boots can't make it to the Fantastic Frog Fiesta without your child's help! ¡Vámonos! Let's go! Dora ABCs Vol 3: Ready to Read! includes: • Easy to use tutorials lead by Dora • 5 Levels of game play with a rich set of age appropriate words for beginning readers • Curriculum developed and reviewed by preschool education expert • Word ladders in which kids can change words by manipulating first, last and inside sounds. • Three whimsical frog mini games that are entertaining and replayable • Voiceovers that reinforce letter sounds and identify the vocabulary words • Tested by kids • Player profiles allow more than one child to play and saves their progress • Parent reporting which shows you how your child is progressing in this app. Dora ABCs Vol 3: Ready to Read! HD collects personal user data as well as non-personal user data (including aggregated data). User data collection is in accordance with applicable law, such as COPPA. User data may be used, for example, to respond to user requests; enable users to take advantage of certain features and services; personalize content and advertising; and manage and improve Nickelodeon's services. For more information regarding Nickelodeon’s use of personal user data, please visit the Nickelodeon Group Privacy Policy below. Our Privacy Policy is in addition to any terms, conditions or policies agreed to between you and Apple, Inc., and Nickelodeon and its affiliated entities are not responsible for Apple's collection or use of your personal user data and information. Use of this app is subject to the Nickelodeon End User License Agreement. Privacy Policy http://www.nickjr.com/privacy-policy/ End User License Agreement: http://www.nick.com/nick-eula/ ## Key features - Word ladders for letter manipulation - Phonics and letter sound practice - Interactive reading games - Mini-games with frog friends - Progress tracking for multiple players - Parent reporting ## Recent user reviews (10 of 86) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-3-reading-hd/id466817553/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Gets boring fast! *2014-06-19, version 1.7* It is great phonics practice and I appreciate the repetitiveness of the words, but I wish the "fun" part of the app didn't continually repeat. My girls got bored quickly. They should at least change the game up after you make it to the fiesta. There seems to be no incentive to continue playing extra levels, except to make it to the fiesta again in the exact same manner with different words. ### 5/5 — Super Fun for Kids! *2014-04-16, version 1.7* Kids love this app! I am so glad I purchased it. ### 1/5 — Game is Broken *2014-04-10, version 1.7* I just bought this game for my daughter and it keeps freezing on her. It won't let her get past choosing a player. What a waste of $5 bucks. Save your money, don't bother with this game. ### 2/5 — Too easy *2013-06-16, version 1.5* Cute but really basic. Too easy for my 5 year old. Good for kids who never read any words. Teaches bat, hat, fan, can, not too much more. Never crashed so that's a plus! ### 1/5 — Needs improvements *2013-02-28, version 1.4* Freezes up a lot, very boring ### 1/5 — Horribly DULL! *2013-02-15, version 1.4* In this day and age with such beautiful app and all the backing behind Dora, I'm shocked that they came up with such an un-exciting app for children. My son loves Dora but won't spend a minute with this app. Once open he looks for the iPad button. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2013-01-03, version 1.4* Since the update i changed my rating because they fixed what was wrong and now this volume is my daughter's favorite. She is almost 4 and is enjoying the switching of the first sounds and also the section where you have to spell out the words. Worth the money. ### 5/5 — It works now!!!!! *2012-12-22, version 1.4* Take back my previous bad review now that it works. Kids love it! ### 1/5 — This app doesn't open past the nickelodeon logo! You can hear Dora but you can't play!!!! *2012-12-18, version 1.3* This app doesn't open past the nickelodeon logo! You can hear Dora but you can't play!!!! Apple shouldn't allow costumes to buy games that don't work!!!!!!!! I want my money back!!!!!! ### 1/5 — App does not work *2012-12-17, version 1.3* I just got this app. It only opens to the nick title logo screen. I can hear Dora talking but there is not button to press. ## Frequently asked questions about Dora ABCs Vol 3 ### What does Dora ABCs Vol 3: Reading HD do? This app is designed to help young children develop early reading and phonics skills. It focuses on sounding out words, understanding letter sounds, and practicing word manipulation through engaging games. ### What are the key learning features of this app? The app includes 'word ladders' where children can change letters to create new words, reinforcing phonemic awareness. It also features interactive games that help children sound out words and identify vocabulary, supported by voiceovers and sound effects. ### How much does Dora ABCs Vol 3: Reading HD cost? Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What age group is this app suitable for? The app is designed for children who are beginning readers, typically in the preschool and early elementary school age range. The curriculum is developed and reviewed by preschool education experts. ### Can multiple children use this app? Yes, the app supports player profiles, allowing more than one child to use the app and saving their individual progress. Parent reporting is also available to track each child's development. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2018-05-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fixes and iOS 11 performance updates ### 1.8 — 2014-09-19 - performance enhancements ### 1.7 — 2013-10-15 - performance enhancements ### 1.6 — 2013-08-27 Performance enhancements. ### 1.5 — 2013-03-28 Performance Enhancements. ## Apps similar to Dora ABCs Vol 3 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [YashimaCastle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yashimacastle/id1090916720) | — | Free | Education | | [Another Monster At the End...](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/another-monster-at-the-end/id473095033) | 4.2 (88) | $3.99 | Education | | [Starfall Snowman](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall-snowman/id408061139) | 3.7 (12) | $0.99 | Education | | [Starfall Gingerbread](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall-gingerbread/id425759273) | 2.5 (12) | $0.99 | Education | | [三年生の漢字検定8級](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8/id1100796020) | — | Free | Education | | [Xmas Math Santa Claus for kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmas-math-santa-claus-for-kids/id1059451860) | — | $0.99 | Education | ## More apps by Viacom International Inc. - [Dora ABCs Vol 2: Rhyming](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-2-rhyming/id422607930) - [Dora ABCs Vol 2: Rhyming HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-2-rhyming-hd/id422608884) - [Dora ABCs Vol 3: Reading](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-3-reading/id465173747) - [Nick - Watch TV Shows & Videos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nick-watch-tv-shows-and-videos/id596133590) - [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-rooftop-run/id619517698) All apps by Viacom International Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/304682075 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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