LeapPad Plus Writing Review

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(More customer reviews)We gave this product to my daughter for her 5th birthday. Overall it's an excellent "toy" that she really enjoys using over and over again. She's at the stage where she's learning letters and letter sounds, so this is perfect for her. The writing book that comes with this LeapPad is printed mostly on very sturdy paper which seems to withstand numerous cycles of writing and erasing. Pages which are not written on are plastic coated as usual. The book contains basic writing, reading, and math activities. It also has a Bingo game and two simple mazes. The 2nd book which comes with the LeapPad is almost exactly the same as the book which came with her original LeapPad.
The stylus now contains a primitive mechanical pencil which takes 0.7mm lead. The pencil resides within the stylus and can be inserted or removed by screwing or unscrewing it. The pencil lead does not seem to self-feed as promised, but you can get the lead to come out by pushing the tip in manually. Just don't push the lead back in at the same time. The LeapPad also occasionally does not recognize that the stylus is touching the page unless it is held in precisely the right position.
The first LeapPad Plus Writing we purchased did not recognize any cartridge we tried with it, so it was returned and replaced with a working product. So far, it's holding up well, but I have my concerns over the durability of the mechanical pencil. Fortunately, the pencil is removable and new one can presumably be ordered to replace it, though I haven't looked into this.
Overall, an excellent product that is perfect for your child who is eager to start reading and writing!

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Books magically come to life with voices, music, silly sounds and games while children learn to read and write. Works with the entire LeapPad Library plus an exclusive library of writing activity books. The dual-function pencil switches between writing and non-writing mode. Encourages children to read, write and learn at the own pace. Features a volume control, headphone jack and automatic shut-off. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included). Measures 10"L x 3.5"W x 12"H. Warranted.

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LeapPad: LeapStart Pre-Reading - "The Birthday Surprise" Interactive Book and Cartridge Review

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(More customer reviews)I have tried leap pad books in the past and this is by far the absolute best in educational, fun, and replay value.
If your looking for a good leap pad book that will keep the kids occupied and learning constantly, this is it. We have bought leap start books in the past and have been dissapointed until now, this one is flawless !! Great layout, colorful pictures, and many pages more than one game on them. This also has an added "music" button at the bottom to stop and start background music and the larger 'GO' buttons help alot. This book also contains a 2 page layout of the letters of the alphabet which is colerful and complete with pictures and sounds for each letter "T is for turtle. t-t-turtle" or "T, Turtle" (also makes little cartoony sounds of a turlte walkling)The phonics book had a dull typed out version cramed into 1 page, nothing for a kid to get excited about.
If you have a child that will is learning letters sounds or how to read, this book is an absolute MUST HAVE (avoid the Phonics one)I hope all the leap pad books get as good as this in the future and this WILL NOT confuse the kids like the others do..
About me : My 3 year recieved it for her birthday and loves it and plays with it again and again because there are so many places you can tap to find something new. My 1 and a half year old son is learining the letter from it all by himself, he even tries to sing along with the alphabet song.
Other Leap Pad books purchased : Richard Scarry Vocabulary and Phonics Leaps Friends A to Z. (also the sample book that comes with the leap pad - which I thought want good but not great)

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This award-winning educational product introduces children to the magic of books and reading. LeapPad interactive books and cartridges incorporate activities that develop vocabulary, spelling, and phonics awareness. Each book is packed with engaging activities, games, stories, and facts that make reading and learning fun!
Touch the special LeapPad books with the "magic" pen to hear words and stories read out loud, learn letter sounds, hear colorful characters come alive and play fun learning games!
Join the "Birthday Surprise!" When Leap, Lil and Tad want to buy Mom a birthday gift, Grandpa takes them to a magical place called the Alphabet Pond.LeapStart introduces concepts that develop reading readiness, such as letter recognition, phonics, repetition and rhyme, matching and music.
Works with all LeapPad and LeapPad Pro learning systems, except My First LeapPad. LeapPad learning systems required for use (sold separately).

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LeapFrog Read and Sing Little Leap Review

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(More customer reviews)My children, a 13 month old and a 32 month old, and admittedly, myself, LOVE this adorable little frog! The eldest received this toy for Christmas last year, and I have to admit, I was a little skeptical looking at it in the packaging. So many electronic toys can be too loud, too tin-y sounding, and just overall annoying. Not this little guy. I find the volume to be an acceptable level, the voice is amazingly clear and easy to understand, and cute to boot. At less than 3 years old my daughter can sing the entire alphabet from start to finish without prompting thanks to Little Leap. I was going to detail all of the games that Little Leap can play, but as I took it out to inspect it, the 13 month old came over and grabbed it out of my hands so he could play with it! =) One of the most fought over toys in my house, and provides long periods of educational entertainment. Highly recommend for children ages 1-6 because it is cute and fun enough to catch the attention of a young child, but some of the games are advanced enough to hold the attention of an older child. Since receiving this toy, I have branched out to other Leap Frog toys for my children, and I have to say I recommend the whole line!

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Leap into learning with Read&Sing Little Leap from Leap Frog. This huggable talking frog guides children though four fun learning games to teach the alphabet, phonics, colors and vocabulary. Press the music button on his hand to hear the ABC song or press any of the letters on his tummy and he teaches the alphabet and phonics. Comes with a 26-page story book that fits easily in Little Leap's back pocket.This mentally nutritious learning toy from Leap Frog, a trusted name in children's educational play, encourages exploration and creativity while teaching important developmental skills such as cognitive and memory development, social development and motor skills. Read&Sing Little Leap measures approximately 16 inches tall. Requires 3 "AA" alkaline batteries (included).

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