Friday, December 30, 2011

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Review



LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Feature

  • Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems (sold separately).
  • Choose the mathematics skills you need to study and download them to your game.
  • Solve multiplication problems as you travel to eight different places in Never Land, including Pixie Hollow, Havendish Stream and a sunken pirate ship.
  • Join Tinker Bell, Terence and Blaze as you pilot the Pixie Dust Express.
  • Teaches addition, subtraction, multiplication and early Algebra. Appropriate for children ages 5 to 9 years (grades K to 3).

Tinker Bell has an important job to do--make the Autumn Scepter to replenish the Pixie Dust Tree! Use your mathematics skills to solve puzzles and collect Lost Things to help Tinker Bell finish in time! Parents can connect to the LeapFrog® Learning Path to see what their child is learning.

  • For Leapster Explorer
  • Recommended Ages: 5 years - 9 years


Thursday, December 29, 2011

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write Review



LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write Feature

  • Part of the Leapster Multimedia Learning System (sold separately).
  • More than 100 interactive lessons
  • Combines engaging lessons, tools and games with LeapFrog's proven approach to learning
  • Built-in lessons designed to teach drawing and writing the fun and easy way
Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write is a fun new game for your child's Leapster. This game cartridge holds a series of games that teach drawing and reading, the fun and easy way. Its recommended for ages 4 and above


Wednesday, December 28, 2011

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Counting Maracas

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Counting Maracas Review



LeapFrog Learn & Groove Counting Maracas Feature

  • Shake and move to a learning groove!
  • Maracas provide lights, sounds and learning activities.
  • Features three ways to play: Counting, Colors and Music Play learning modes.
  • Music Play allows baby to explore creativity and open-ended play.
  • Introduces colors, vocabulary and counting 1-10 in English and Spanish.
Shake it up,1-2-3! With these LeapFrog Learn and Groove Counting Maracas, little movers and shakers can move to a learning groove. Sing, dance and count with these colorful maracas that engage your child and encourage interaction. Lights, sounds and music accompany your child as she learns counting, colors and music in both English and Spanish. Requires 3 "AAA" batteries, included. Each maraca measures 7" long.


LeapFrog My Own Leaptop - Violet

LeapFrog My Own Leaptop - Violet Review



LeapFrog My Own Leaptop - Violet Feature

  • Personalize pretend computer play with My Own Leaptop
  • Choose and download songs for a custom playlist (Internet connection required)
  • Choose from 8 email messages and personalize for your child to enjoy (Internet connection required)
  • Explore the alphabet, pretend play, music, animals and computer literacy with 6 learning activity stations
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog
Toddlers will enjoy six modes of pretend computer play with LeapFrog's My Own Leaptop. This durable and user-friendly play laptop introduces children aged 2 years and up to animals, shapes, letters, music, and more. With a Leaptop, you'll give your child a fun yet instructive introduction to using computers.

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My Own Leaptop

Ages: 2 years and up

What We Think

Fun factor:4 stars
Durability:5 stars
Ease of assembly:4 stars
Educational factor:5 stars
Novelty factor:4 stars

The Good: A perfectly sized pretend laptop for small children, packed with plenty of features.

The Challenging: Computer, internet access, and an online parent account needed to access extras.

In a Nutshell: A unique play laptop that's travel-friendly, educational, and fun.
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Designed for kids

Designed for small children, this play laptop helps familiarize kids with technology.
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Hook up play laptop via USB

You can help your child personalize the laptop by connecting it to your computer.
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A Cool and Colorful Kids' Laptop
The Leaptop takes the spirit of a real laptop computer and infuses it with an appealing, kid-friendly design. This durable and organically-shaped plastic case opens like a laptop. The Leaptop's lightweight and convenient handle makes it a travel-friendly toy.

Above the large alphabet pad, you'll find the E-mail, Music Playlist, and Blog function buttons. Around the LED screen, you'll see computer-like icons displaying all of the Leaptop's interactive features. Kids will love switching between the Animal, Music, and Alphabet modes, which are accessed with the moveable mouse switch.

Each Leaptop has one of two puppy hosts, Violet or Scout. Depending on which Leaptop version you buy, one of these adorable puppies will accompany your child through all of the activities. Kids will even have access to Violet or Scout's personal blog by pressing the Blog button.

An Introduction to Letters, Animals, Music, and More
The Leaptop's three play modes and three function buttons will help your child learn the basics while having fun. Alphabet mode teaches letters and phonics; Music mode turns the alphabet pad into a music sampling machine, so your child can contribute musical animal noises and funny audio effects to songs; and Animal mode teaches kids to identify animals and their sounds.

The Email, Music Playlist, and Blog functions help children build vocabulary, and practice listening and reading skills. And they'll enjoy receiving emails and singing along with Leaptop's preset and downloadable songs. With the Leaptop, you'll be confident that your child is exposed to activities that help develop essential skills.

Personalize the Leaptop Online
You'll want to personalize your child's Leaptop by connecting it to your computer with the included USB cable. After connecting to the Leapfrog Web site, you can create a parent account that allows you to customize this toy laptop by creating a profile for your child.

You'll also be able to select songs for the Music Playlist and set up personalized emails from Scout or Violet and other friends and relatives in your child's life. Additional Scout and Violet downloads are available for purchase, and printable coloring sheets are available for free.

Minimum System Requirements
  • OS: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X v10.4 or higher
  • Processor: Pentium III 500 Mhz processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Hard Drive: 300 MB available
  • Video Resolution: 1024x768 or higher
  • CD or DVD drive
  • Available USB port
  • Internet connection

What's in the Box
Leaptop with three AA batteries, USB cable, and quick connect guide/parent instructions.
Leapfrog Enterprises 19167 My Own Leaptop 19167 Kids Games


Monday, December 26, 2011

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game Pixar Pals

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game Pixar Pals Review



LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game Pixar Pals Feature

  • Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad systems (sold separately)
  • Divide groups of objects into sets with equal values
  • Find the correct objects to solve the rhyming riddles
  • Sort and line up matching objects
  • Appropriate for children ages 5 to 9 years (grades K to 4)

Join familiar Disney?Pixar pals in fun learning adventures. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1). Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems.

Features include:

•Join familiar Disney Pixar pals in fun learning adventures
•Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1)
•The LeapFrog Explorer library features 40+ games and downloadable learning apps (sold separately)


Saturday, December 24, 2011

LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Camera and Video Recorder

LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Camera and Video Recorder Review



LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Camera and Video Recorder Feature

  • This attachment turns the Leapster Explorer (sold separately) into a handheld digital camera and video recorder that stores up to 1,000 photos
  • 8 engaging activities encourage creative expression, explore emotions and help build skills with letters, numbers and shapes
  • Stretch, stamp and draw on pictures to personalize them, and turn them into tools to zap letters or numbers in fun learning activities
  • Unscramble picture puzzles, share favorite photos and use photos to tell a story or tell a different kind of story by shooting movies
  • For children ages 4 to 9 years, only for use with the Leapster Explorer hand held (sold separately)
Leapfrog Enterprises Leapster 39400 Electronic Learning Game 39400 Kids Games


Friday, December 23, 2011

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Tangled

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Tangled Review



LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Tangled Feature

  • Join Rapunzel in a timeless adventure based on the Disney movie
  • Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1)
  • Works with Leapster and Leapster2 systems
  • Kids connect online for extra activities and rewards
  • Parents can connect online to the LeapFrog Learning Path to see what their child is playing and learning
* Join Rapunzel in a timeless adventure based on the Disney movie
* Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1)
* Works with Leapster and Leapster2 systems
* Kids connect online for extra activities and rewards,Parents can connect online to the LeapFrog Learning Path to see what their child is playing and learning


Thursday, December 22, 2011

LeapFrog App Center Download Card (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

LeapFrog App Center Download Card (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Review



LeapFrog App Center Download Card (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Feature

  • Use the code on the card to choose from 50+ games, books, videos and more to download to your Leapster Explorer or LeapPad Explorer. Systems sold separately.
  • Build reading skills while bringing stories to life in eBooks, and turn reading into fun and games
  • Apps that teach skills beyond ABCs, let you animate Disney characters, learn about dental health and hygiene or harmonies and musical parts.
  • Put a new spin on learning facts from animals to Spanish vocabulary, with interactive flash cards!
  • Add core school skills, sing-along songs and more fun to the mix with award-winning LeapFrog videos! And learn animal facts with a series of Discovery Education videos.

Choose and download your own learning and fun.The LeapFrog App Center offers even more ways to play and learn. Use the code on the included card to download learning games, e-Books, videos andmore to your Leapster Explorer or LeapPad Explorer systems. Appropriate for ages 4 to 9 years.

Features include:

•Choose and download your own learning and fun
•Use the code on the included card to download learning games, e-Books, videos and more to your Leapster Explorer or LeapPad Explorer systems
•Appropriate for children ages 4 to 9 years
•Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems sold separately


Monday, December 19, 2011

LeapFrog Tag Maps: USA

LeapFrog Tag Maps: USA Review



LeapFrog Tag Maps: USA Feature

  • Use your Tag Reader to bring this map to life Embark on a coast-to-coast US, adventure as you learn fun facts and play learning games
  • Includes more than 40 books and games featuring characters from TV, movies and classic tales
  • Toy Story 3 introduces reading comprehension, story building, writing and logic and reasoning skills
  • Children can earn online rewards and parents can connect the Tag Reader to the online LeapFrog Learning Path
  • The Tag Reader makes learning to read an exciting experience as words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud
Leapfrog Enterprises Tag 24025 Storybook 24025 Learning Toys


Sunday, December 18, 2011

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: LeapSchool Reading (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: LeapSchool Reading (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Review



LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: LeapSchool Reading (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Feature

  • Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems (sold separately).
  • Complete quests and treasure hunts while building reading skills in 26 games.
  • Guide characters to the word with the correct spelling.
  • Help each of your friends build a yearbook page.
  • Teaches early reading skills, spelling and logic skills. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1).
Leapfrog Enterprises LeapSchool Reading Game 39089 Kids Games


Friday, December 16, 2011

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney-Pixar Cars 2 (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney-Pixar Cars 2 (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Review



LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney-Pixar Cars 2 (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Feature

  • Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems (sold separately).
  • Measure the correct distance to make a fantastic jump.
  • Complete patterns to find clues or escape traps.
  • Race as Lightning McQueen and see who's the fastest car.
  • Teaches measurement, patterns, graphs, sequencing and problem-solving skills. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years.
Leapfrog Enterprises Disney?Pixar Cars 2 Game 39080 Learning Toys


Sunday, December 11, 2011

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Pet Pals

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Pet Pals Review



LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Pet Pals Feature

  • Pick and pamper your very own puppy as you both prepare for the dog show!
  • Follow the words as you walk your puppy and earn money for goodies.
  • Help your dog win rewards at the Fling and Fetch Competition by solving early mathematics problems.
  • Feed, bathe and dress up your furry friend as you make cuddles count.
  • Teaches numbers, mathematics, reading skills, writing skills and following directions.
This will help you to learn important reading and math skills as you feed, groom and care for your puppy, take it for walks, play catch, and more. Then show what you know in the big dog show and win "money" by showing off your smarts. Kids will learn phonics skills, counting, letter writing and responsibility. For use with the Leapster Learning System or Leapster TV Learning System, this is sold separately.


Tuesday, December 6, 2011

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet (Pink)

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet (Pink) Review



LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet (Pink) Feature

  • Introducing LeapPad Explorer, the personalized learning tablet just for kids! Appropriate for children ages 4 to 9 years
  • A library of 100+ cartridge games, apps, digital books, videos and flash cards (sold separately, works with all Leapster Explorer games and apps)
  • Includes a built-in camera and video recorder, 5" touch screen for use with finger or included stylus and 4 apps (Pet Pad, Story Studio, Art Studio and one app of your choice)
  • 2GB of memory, enabling it to host a robust suite of apps including: innovative ultra eBooks  that provide word-by-word support, a Story Studio to combine art, audio and writing, Art, Animation and Photo studios to inspire imaginations
  • A broad curriculum including reading, mathematics, science, geography, art, music, language and culture, health and more - skill levels automatically adjust the challenge to match each child's pace and remember progress from game to game and book to book
Help your child create and learn with the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer. The learning tablet gives you access to more than 100 educational books, games, videos, and apps. Subjects like mathematics, reading, and science are covered in a fun and interactive way. The LeapPad's built-in camera can shoot video, allowing kids to make animation and art to share with family and friends.

At a Glance
LeapPad Explorer
At a Glance:

Age: 4 to 9 years
Requirements: 4 AA batteries
(not included)   
Warranty: 1-year limited



  • Library of 100+ games and apps

  • Works with all Leapster Explorer game cartridges, eBooks, videos and more
At a Glance
System Specifications
Screen5 inches, 480x272 pixel resolution
Camera640 x 480 resolution capability
Video Recorder320x240 resolution capability
Input ControlsD-pad, touch screen, embedded microphone, camera, motion sensor
ConnectorsCartridge slot, AC adapter, audio jack, USB connector
Battery DurationApprox. 8+ hours
On-board Memory2 GB
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LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer with Stylus
Sturdy design, easy to create videos and personalized stories.
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Kid-Friendly, Interactive Design
Though sleek and thin, the LeapPad can withstand kids' roughhousing and dirty fingers. Designed to be flipped, shaken, and turned by little hands, the LeapPad comes with a tilt sensor for game control that puts kids in the middle of the action. A 5-inch color touch screen makes it easy for kids of all ages to learn and interact.

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer - built-in camera and recorderBuilt-In Camera Encourages Creativity
Prepare to be amazed by the wacky and touching videos, photos, and artwork that your child will produce using the LeapPad. Voice-guided instructions make it easy for children to edit and share their creations with friends and family. And with 2 GB of built-in memory, the LeapPad has plenty of space to store your budding director's creations.

The built-in camera allows kids to become the stars of their own stories. The Story Studio and Art Studio apps allow children to modify pictures they take and drop them into storybooks. Both apps are free and can be downloaded once you register the device.

Leveled Reading Experience
LeapPad's Ultra eBook are interactive, cinematic experiences designed to guide children through books and immerse them in the joy of reading. Each book is actually three books in one, with different levels and modes optimized to support reading development. As a child builds his/her reading skills, the levels adjust automatically and are remembered from book to book.

The Ultra eBook innovative activities build comprehension skills and expand vocabulary with support features that allow your child to touch a word to see its image, touch an image to see the word highlighted in text, touch words to hear them sounded out, or find definitions in the visual dictionary. All of this with characters that children will love, brought to life through animation that keeps children engaged as they learn.

Each Ultra eBook features:
  • 3 levels of text
  • 3 modes where children can listen to the story, read along with the story, or read and explore activities on their own
  • 6 comprehension activities leveraging the tablet's accelerometer and 3 fun games
  • Ability to record and play back personal story narration
Discover a World of Learning
With more than 100 learning games, videos, books, and apps available for LeapPad, it's easy to keep your child entertained on long car trips or at your favorite restaurant. LeapPad has a game cartridge slot for backwards compatibility with the entire existing Leapster Explorer Library, the curriculum covers spelling, phonics skills, mathematics, science, music, geography, and more.

The LeapPad also automatically adjusts learning so that kids can learn at their own pace while staying engaged. They can even practice writing with the included child-sized stylus.

Track Your Child's Progress
The LeapPad's online tool, the Learning Path, allows you to tune into your child's progress and track achievements. You can choose to receive regular e-mail updates on your child's accomplishments, which provide insight into where your child may need additional support and give you new ideas for even more learning fun.

Registration Allows for Maximum Capability
Parents will want to register the LeapPad so that they can download the three free apps and access the online tools. The online tool allows you to track your child's play and learning progress and share your child's photos and creations. Plan to spend about 20 minutes registering, downloading the apps, and helping your child set up a user profile.

What's in the Box
LeapFrog LeapPad with stylus, four apps (Pet Pad, Story Studio, Art Studio, and one app of your choice), extra stylus with tether, USB cable, installation CD, quick-start guide, and instructions.


Library with 100+ Learning Games and Apps
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Introducing LeapPad Explorer, the personalized learning tablet just for kids. A built-in camera/video recorder, 100+ games and activities and innovative creativity and reading apps offer limitless learning and endless ways to play.

Features include:

•A broad curriculum that goes beyond school skills
•A built-in camera and video recorder
•Skill levels that automatically adjust to each child?s pace
•100+ games and activities (works with all Leapster Explorer games and apps)
•Appropriate for children ages 4 to 9 years