Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2003: "This is a wonderfully produced product that will provide your child with hours of developmental fun." Dr. Toy's 10 Best Software/High-Tech Products 2003 Janice Stickley-White, Software You Should Know (October 2003): "This program offers a VERY clever, very colorful approach to introducing young learners to the basic fundamentals of phonics, vocabulary and spelling. This is a must-have for Clifford fans." Carol Ellison, PC Magazine (August 19, 2003): "Clifford Phonics... makes learning to read more fun than a circus."

National Parenting Center Seal of Approval: "Researchers have been telling us for years that children have up to seven different learning styles. For children who are receptive to a musical style of learning, this software is one to put on your must-have list." Canadian Toy Testing Council: DiscoverySchool.com (October 2002): "With its educational focus on music, patterns, and memory, this program delights children as they learn." Jane Huth, Chicago Parent (December 2002): "My children love music, they love Clifford and they love playing this program."

Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2001 Dr. Toy's 10 Best Socially Responsible Products 2001 The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval: "The production values rely heavily on making the experience friendly and fun. Mission accomplished." Michelle Megna, New York Daily News (December 9, 2001): "The graphics are crisp and colorful, navigation is easy, and there is a great assortment of projects to keep tots engaged..." Children's Software Revue (November/December 2001): "...very strong in educational value." Jinny Gudmundsen, Los Angeles Times (October 18, 2001): "A preschool pleaser." Choosing Children's Software Best Pick Award FamilyPC (September 2001): "Engaging characters and adjustable difficulty levels keep them coming back for more." Computing With Kids.com (November 16, 2001): "This software encourages learning in a fun environment."

2000/2001 BESSIE (Best Educational Software) Award 2001 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers (EDPress) National Parenting Center Seal of Approval (Holiday 2000) "This is a title that will get plenty of play." Children's Software Review All Star Software 2000 Choosing Children's Software Holiday Shopping Guide 2000: Best Adventure (Fall 2000): 93 "This very engaging title is a WOW (a bow-wow)! The learning activities have bite and will help your children unleash their thinking potential." FamilyPC (December 2000): Wired for the Holidays FamilyFun (December/January 2001): Digital Games Gift Guide PC Magazine (December 19, 2000): After Hours Holiday Gift Guide The Review Corner (November 2000): 8.8 Jane Clifford, The San Diego Union Tribune (October 17, 2000): Jinny Gudmundsen, Californian (September 1, 2000): "If 'dog is man's best friend,' then Clifford will become your child's best computer buddy." Kids Domain Review: " A delightful game...Thumbs up for all those little and big Clifford fans out there."

Canadian Toy Testing Council: Best Bet Award National Parenting Center Seal of Approval (Holiday 2000) "This totally captivating software title is just the ticket for merging fun and education." Children's Software Review All Star Software 2000; (November/December 2000): 4.8 "...this is the most powerful, systematic reading program to come along since JumpStart Phonics, Let's Go Read or Reader Rabbit's Learn to Read System." Parents Magazine(December 2000): Best Software of the Year "This is one of the most effective early-reading programs out there." FamilyPC (December 2000): Wired for the Holidays FamilyFun (December/January 2001): Digital Games Gift Guide Warren Buckleitner, Parade Magazine (November 26, 2000): The Best Educational Programs for Kids Choosing Children's Software (Winter 2000): 81 USA Today (November 17, 2000): "It's a big value befitting the big red dog." Jane Clifford, The San Diego Union Tribune (October 17, 2000): The Review Corner (October 2000): 8.4