# Dora ABCs Vol 3: Reading — Kids learn to read with Dora!

> Early reading and phonics app for kids featuring word ladders and mini-games. (iPhone/iPad app by Viacom International Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-3-reading/id465173747 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Viacom International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304682075)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 95 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-3-reading/id465173747/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! 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.
 
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## Key features

- Word ladders for letter manipulation
- Phonics and letter sound practice
- Interactive reading adventure
- Three mini-games
- Parent reporting
- Multiple player profiles

## Chart rankings

- #186 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## What do users think of Dora ABCs Vol 3?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Educational for kids
- 👍 Fun learning activities
- 👍 Engaging for toddlers
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Keeps children's attention

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Repetitive content
- 🐛 Short gameplay
- 🐛 Not worth the money
- 🐛 Poor quality control
- 🐛 Doesn't work on newer iOS
- 🐛 Stuck on intro screen
- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Incompatible with iOS 6
- 🐛 Too small for iPad screen

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Stuck on Nickelodeon screen
- Cannot progress past intro
- Nickelodeon screen hangs
- App crashes repeatedly
- Doesn't work on iOS 6
- Intro video hangs
- Videos not closing properly
- App won't open
- Not compatible with iPhone 4 with iOS upgrade

**Most requested features**

- Bring back Dora’s ABCs Vol 1
- More levels and variety
- Fix compatibility issues
- Update for newer iOS versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 79)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-abcs-vol-3-reading/id465173747/reviews.md

### 3/5 — great game but what happened to Dora’s ABCs Vol 1 Letters and Sounds (Dora’s Skywriting ABCs)

*2024-09-29, version 2.0*

I purchased this game back in 2017 along with Dora’s ABCs Vol 2 Rhyming Words (Dora’s Rhyming Word Adventure), and I’ve been planning to get Dora’s ABCs Vol 1 Letters and Sounds (Dora’s Skywriting ABCs) for a while now but it got removed from the AppStore last year please bring Dora’s ABCs Vol 1 Letters and Sounds back on the AppStore so I can have all 3 Dora ABC games on my Apple ID

### 4/5 — Love!

*2013-02-16, version 1.4*

The bug was fixed!!! 

 My daughter loves this game.  I love that she is learning :)

### 1/5 — Doesnt work!!!!

*2012-12-18, version 1.3*

Please fix!!! It doesnt work or i want my money back please

### 1/5 — Please fix!!!!!!!!

*2012-12-17, version 1.3*

Doesn't work and it's the first app all the kids go for!

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2012-12-16, version 1.3*

Needs an update.  The nickelodeon screen comes up and you hear Dora say press the green button but never comes up.  Please fix

### 1/5 — doesn't work

*2012-12-16, version 1.3*

this is junk. apple should not allow apps that don't make the upgrade.

### 1/5 — Mom

*2012-12-16, version 1.3*

App doesn't work at all!  Apparently for a very long time! Why is it still available for purchase? Same problem I read about too late! Won't show past white nick screen. But can hear the voice of Dora. I want a credit or an upgrade to fix problem!

### 1/5 — Booo 0 stars

*2012-12-16, version 1.3*

It doesn't work I want my money back. Such a waste. My daughter loves Dora but this didn't work. Needs to be fixed!!

### 1/5 — Doesn't work.

*2012-12-15, version 1.3*

It just shows Nickelodeon while it's telling you to press the green start button. It never comes on screen.

### 2/5 — Used to work...now it doesn't

*2012-12-14, version 1.3*

My 3 year old son loved playing this game, but all the sudden, it stopped working.  It will not progress further than the Nickelodeon opening screen.  We can hear Dora's voice, but it seems to be stuck.  Very frustrating.

## Frequently asked questions about Dora ABCs Vol 3

### What does Dora ABCs Vol 3: Reading teach children?

This app focuses on developing a child's early reading and phonics skills. It specifically teaches children how to see that letters form words and how manipulating beginning, final, or middle letters can create new words through a game called 'word ladders'.

### What are the key learning activities in this app?

The app features word ladders where children change letters to make new words, which is crucial for proficient reading. It also includes interactive phonics activities guided by Dora and Boots, and three whimsical mini-games with frog friends for additional play and reinforcement.

### How much does Dora ABCs Vol 3: Reading cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What age group is this app suitable for?

The app is designed for children developing early reading and phonics skills, making it suitable for preschool and early elementary school ages. It includes age-appropriate words and a curriculum reviewed by a preschool education expert.

### Can multiple children use this app?

Yes, the app supports multiple player profiles, allowing more than one child to play and save their individual progress. It also offers parent reporting to track how each child is progressing within the app.

## 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.

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