# Stickybear

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**Stickybear** is a fictional character created by [Richard Hefter](/source/Richard_Hefter) and an [edutainment](/source/Edutainment) series starring the character headed by Optimum Resource. The character was a mascot of [Weekly Reader](/source/Weekly_Reader) Software,[1] a division of [Xerox](/source/Xerox) Education Publications.[2]

Software of the series has been released since the early 1980s.[3] software programs originated on the [Apple II](/source/Apple_II) and were released for [IBM PC](/source/IBM_PC),[1] [Atari 8-bit computers](/source/Atari_8-bit_computers),[4] and [Commodore 64](/source/Commodore_64).[5]

As of 2008, the most recent *Stickybear* software was developed for [Windows XP](/source/Windows_XP)/[Windows Vista](/source/Windows_Vista) and [Mac OS X](/source/Mac_OS_X).[6]

## Books with Stickybear

- *Babysitter Bears* (1983)[7]
- *Bears at Work* (1983)[8]
- *Lots of Little Bears: A Stickybear Counting Book* (1983)[9]
- *Stickybear Watch Out: The Stickybear Book of Safety* (1983)[10]
- *Stickybear Book of Weather* (1983)[11]
- *Where is the Bear?* (1983)[12]
- *Stickybears Scary Night* (1984)[13]

## Software with Stickybear

The earliest software programs included picture books in colors and posters.[14]

- *At Home With Stickybear*[15]
- *Stickybear Alphabet* ([IBM PC](/source/IBM_PC),[1] [Apple II](/source/Apple_II)[16]) (Some versions included the book *The Strawberry Look Book*)
- *Stickybear BASIC*
- *Stickybear Basket Bounce*
- *Stickybear Bop*
- *Stickybear Drawing*
- *Stickybear Early Learning Activities* ([Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows), [Apple Macintosh](/source/Apple_Macintosh) Classic, [Windows XP](/source/Windows_XP)/[Windows Vista](/source/Windows_Vista), [Mac OS X](/source/Mac_OS_X)[17]
- *Stickybear Family Fun Game* ([Philips CD-i](/source/Philips_CD-i))
- *Stickybear Kindergarten Activities*[18]
- *Stickybear Math* ([Commodore 64](/source/Commodore_64), [IBM PC](/source/IBM_PC), [Apple II](/source/Apple_II),[1] [Philips CD-i](/source/Philips_CD-i))
- *Stickybear Math 1 Deluxe* ([Windows XP](/source/Windows_XP)/[Windows Vista](/source/Windows_Vista), [Mac OS X](/source/Mac_OS_X)[6])
- *Stickybear Math 2* ([IBM PC](/source/IBM_PC)[1])
- *Stickybear Music*
- *Stickybear Music Library 1*
- *Stickybear Numbers*
- *Stickybear Opposites* ([IBM PC](/source/IBM_PC)[1])
- *Stickybear Parts of Speech*
- *Stickybear Picture Library 1*
- *Stickybear Preschool* ([CD-i](/source/CD-i))
- *Stickybear Printer*
- *Stickybear Reading* ([Commodore 64](/source/Commodore_64), [IBM PC](/source/IBM_PC),[1] [Philips CD-i](/source/Philips_CD-i))
- *Stickybear Reading Comprehension*
- *Stickybear Shapes*
- *Stickybear Spellgrabber* ([Commodore 64](/source/Commodore_64), [Mac OS 7](/source/Mac_OS_7))
- *Stickybear Town Builder*
- *Stickybear Typing* ([Commodore 64](/source/Commodore_64), [IBM PC](/source/IBM_PC))
- *Stickybear Word Problems*
- *Stickybear's Reading Room* ([Mac OS 7](/source/Mac_OS_7))

## Reception

*II Computing* listed *Stickybear* tenth on the magazine's list of top Apple II educational software as of late 1985, based on sales and market-share data.[19]

*[Compute!'s Gazette](/source/Compute!'s_Gazette)* in 1986 approved of *Stickybear's Typing Tutor'*s usefulness for all ages. The authors wrote that *Stickybear Town Builder* had excellent graphics and was effective and fun. They approved of its teaching map reading by encouraging children's creativity, reporting that their daughter had created ten towns.[20]

Peter Mucha of the *[Houston Chronicle](/source/Houston_Chronicle)* reviewed IBM versions of *Stickybear* in 1990; *Stickybear Opposites* received a B−, *Stickybear Math* received a B, *Stickybear Math 2* received a B, *Stickybear Alphabet* received an A−, and *Stickybear Reading* received a C.[1]

*The New Talking StickyBear Alphabet* won the Best Early Education Program 1989 Excellence in Software Award from the [Software and Information Industry Association](/source/Software_and_Information_Industry_Association).[21]

Leslie Eiser of *[Compute!](/source/Compute!)* magazine said in a 1992 review that *StickyBear Town Builder* was dated compared to other games of its time.[22]

*[Computer Gaming World](/source/Computer_Gaming_World)* in 1993 said of *Stickybear's Early Learning Activities*, "In the world of early learning software, it's difficult to find anyone who does it better."[23]

## References

1. Mucha, Peter. "[Educational programs vary widely in quality and range](http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=1990_723935)."[dead link] *[Houston Chronicle](/source/Houston_Chronicle)*. Sunday August 19, 1990. Lifestyle 5. Retrieved on December 5, 2009. [Clipping](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-chronicle-for-stickybear/179373119/) at [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com). Also available from the [Houston Public Library](/source/Houston_Public_Library) [newspapers section](http://houstonlibrary.org/newspapers), accessible with an HPL library card number and its PIN. See also: Mucha, Peter (1990-08-19). "Shop smart to get the best computer software for kids". *[Houston Chronicle](/source/Houston_Chronicle)*. p. [5G](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/179372999/). – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Moritz, Michael and Philip Elmer-DeWitt. "[Software for All Seasons](https://web.archive.org/web/20071210164924/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,949920,00.html)." *[TIME](/source/TIME_(magazine))*. Monday December 19, 1983. Retrieved on December 5, 2009.

1. ['Stickybear Numbers & ABC for preschool children'](https://books.google.com/books?id=rS8EAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22Stickybear%22&pg=PA38), *InfoWorld*, October 24, 1983, pp. 37-38.

1. ["Stickybear"](http://www.atarimania.com/list_games_atari_search_115.116.105.99.107.121.98.101.97.114._8_G.html). *Atari Mania*. Retrieved November 18, 2017.

1. Engst, Adam C. & Hirasuna, Tom (May 4, 1992). ["In Search of Stickybear"](http://tidbits.com/article/3104). *TidBITS*. Retrieved November 18, 2017.

1. ["Stickybear Math 1 Deluxe Grades PK-2"](http://www.stickybear.com/mathematics/sbmath1.html). *Optimum Resource, Inc.*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20060418222222/http://www.stickybear.com/mathematics/sbmath1.html) April 18, 2006 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 18, 2017.

1. "[Babysitter Bears](https://books.google.com/books?id=FdiiAQAACAAJ&q=Stickybear)." *[Google Books](/source/Google_Books)*.

1. "[Bears at Work](https://books.google.com/books?id=T9KlAAAACAAJ&q=Stickybear)." *[Google Books](/source/Google_Books)*.

1. "[Lots of Little Bears: A Stickybear Counting Book](https://books.google.com/books?id=FIt8AAAACAAJ&q=Stickybear)." *[Google Books](/source/Google_Books)*.

1. "[Watch Out: The Stickybear Book of Safety](https://books.google.com/books?id=WtjrAQAACAAJ&q=Stickybear)." *[Google Books](/source/Google_Books)*.

1. "[Stickybear Book of Weather](https://books.google.com/books?id=veRLAAAACAAJ&q=Stickybear)." *[Google Books](/source/Google_Books)*.

1. "[Where is the Bear?](https://books.google.com/books?id=mSSTAAAACAAJ&q=Stickybear)." *[Google Books](/source/Google_Books)*.

1. "[Stickybears Scary Night](https://books.google.com/books?id=-fVXAAAACAAJ&q=Stickybear)." *[Google Books](/source/Google_Books)*.

1. Lynch, Dennis (1985-04-12). ["STICKYBEAR HELPS PRESCHOOLERS LEARN THE COMPUTER ROPES"](https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1985-04-12-8501210498-story.html). *[Chicago Tribune](/source/Chicago_Tribune)*. Retrieved 2018-12-09.

1. "[At Home with Stickybear: School Version with Lesson Plans (Ages 1-5)](https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED420433)." [ERIC](/source/ERIC). Retrieved on April 3, 2017.

1. *[Compute!](/source/Compute!)* Issue 49. June 1984. "[71](http://www.atarimagazines.com/compute/issue49/383_1_REVIEWS_Sticky_bear.php).

1. "[Stickybear Early Learning Activities](http://www.stickybear.com/early_learning/sbela.html)." *Optimum Resource, Inc.*.

1. "[Stickybear Kindergarten Activities](http://www.stickybear.com/early_learning/sbka.html)." *Optimum Resource, Inc.*.

1. Ciraolo, Michael (Oct–Nov 1985). ["Top Software / A List of Favorites"](https://archive.org/stream/II_Computing_Vol_1_No_1_Oct_Nov_85_Premiere#page/n51/mode/2up). *II Computing*. p. 51. Retrieved 28 January 2015.

1. Minnick, David & Minnick, Robin (September 1986). ["Stickybear Typing Tutor and Stickybear Town Builder"](https://archive.org/details/ComputessGazetteIssue39198609Compute300dpi/page/n57/mode/2up?view=theater). *Compute's Gazette*. pp. 57–58. Retrieved 2025-03-07.

1. "[1989 Excellence in Software Awards Winners](http://www.siia.net/codies/2006/history_1989.asp) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20080829160033/http://www.siia.net/codies/2006/history_1989.asp) 2008-08-29 at the Wayback Machine." *Software and Information Industry Association*.

1. Eiser, Leslie. "[Stickybear Town Builder. (computer game) (Software Review) (Evaluation)](http://www.atarimagazines.com/compute/issue147/164_Stickybear_Town_Buil.php)." *[Compute!](/source/Compute!)* December 1992. Issue 147. 164.

1. Soper, Virginia (December 1993). ["Stickybear's Early Learning Adventures"](http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/index.php?year=1993&pub=2&id=113). *Computer Gaming World*. pp. 155–156. Retrieved 29 March 2016.

## Further reading

- McCullough, Karen (June 1986). "Stickybear Learning Games For Apple And Commodore". *[Compute!](/source/Compute!)*. No. 73. p. 70.

## External links

- [Optimum Resource, Inc. (Stickybear.com)](https://web.archive.org/*/http://www.stickybear.com/) at the Wayback Machine
- [Stickybear ABC](https://archive.org/details/a2_Stickybear_ABC_The_1982_Optimum_Resource) for the [Apple II](/source/Apple_II) at the [Internet Archive](/source/Internet_Archive)

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