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This talking book comes with an interactive "magic pen" that works like a hand-held computer mouse pointer. Children can opt to turn the paper pages and listen to the story read with different voices for each character. Or they can interrupt the read-aloud session to play with the magic pen (permanently attached with a wire). They can point the pen tip to any word on a page and hear it pronounced, or touch a picture and hear a sound effect (such as "Strike one!" for the baseball bat). Very similar to the popular Living Books computer games, this 10-by-11-inch book is more portable than a home computer. Stories in this set include Lil's Loose Tooth, Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever, and Winnie the Pooh in A Sweet Good Morning. The set also includes a paper piano keyboard and map and human anatomy games. --Gail Hudson
Manufacturer Description
What's more magical than learning to read? How about a completely interactive experience with real paper books! With the touch of a magic wand, LeapFrog's patented NearTouch technology inspires children to love reading by bringing stories to life.
* Reads full-color animated storybooks
* Identifies letters and words
* Phonetically sounds out words
* Plays guided games and fun activities
* Allows children to read and learn at their own pace
* Battery operated and portable
* Includes automatic shut-off feature
Awards
- Winner, "Only Kidding With You" 5th Annual Toy Test, 1999
- Winner, Great American Toy Test, Educational Category, 1999
- Winner, Zany Zenith's "Best Product of the Year Award", Zany Brainy, 1999
- Winner, T.O.T.Y. Toy of the Year Award, People's Choice Winner, 2000
- Winner, Best Specialty Item, PlayDate 2000 Picks
From the Manufacturer
Open a LeapPad Learning System and a whole world of learning opens up. Put a book on the LeapPad player and pop in the cartridge. Stories suddenly come to life with the light tap of the Magic Pen. Touch a word and sound out each letter. Then spell it and define it. Silly songs serenade. Characters charm everyone with their hilarious sense of humor. The award-winning LeapPad Learning System teaches fundamental reading skills in a way that keeps your child coming back again and again. The Magic Pen helps young readers practice critical pre-writing skills. The games will make them gleeful and the activities will keep them busy as bees. Kids will be mesmerized with the possibilities of learning. And with over 50 titles to choose from, and all the books from the Quantum LeapPad Library, they will stay mesmerized for quite a long time. When books talk back, every word is an adventure. And with volume control, headphone jack and automatic shut-off, the books don't have to talk too loudly. What it Teaches: * Reading * Phonics * Vocabulary * Math * Science * Music
Product Description
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 learning to read a pleasure -- not a struggle.
Touch the special LeapPad books with the included "magic" pen to: hear words and stories read out loud, learn letter sounds, hear colorful characters come alive and play engaging learning games. The LeapPad learning system comes with a 24-page interactive book. Additional expansion book and cartridge sets sold separately. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included).
The LeapPad Learning System:
- Teaches ABCs, numbers and phonics
- Features interactive games and engaging activities
- Allows children to read and learn at their own pace
- Can be used with the LeapPad Library of interactive books and cartridges for ages 4-10
Awards
- 2001 Winner, Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Products
- 2000 Winner "Best Specialty Item", Play Date 2000
- 1999 Winner (Educational Category), The Great American Toy Test
- 1999 Winner, "Only Kidding With You" Fifth Annual Toy Test
- 1999 Hot Pick, Toy Wishes "Got Toys for the Holidays"
