Friday, January 13, 2012

LeapFrog Twinkle Twinkle Little Scout

LeapFrog Twinkle Twinkle Little Scout Review



LeapFrog Twinkle Twinkle Little Scout Feature

  • Children get cozy on their way to learning?and then sleeping?with Twinkle Twinkle Little Violet!
  • As they cuddle Violet they can explore first words and counting or listen to sweet lullabies.
  • Softly glowing moon helps guide children to nap time or nighttime
  • Blanket detaches for easy cleaning.
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.

Children get cozy on their way to learning—and then sleeping—with Twinkle Twinkle Little Scout! As they cuddle Scout they can explore first words and counting or listen to sweet lullabies. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.

  • Recommended Ages: 1 months - 3 years


Wednesday, January 11, 2012

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney Princess: Pop-Up Story Adventures (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney Princess: Pop-Up Story Adventures (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Review



LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney Princess: Pop-Up Story Adventures (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Feature

  • Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems (sold separately).
  • Enjoy 7 mini-games that teach about music and early reading.
  • Build words as you prepare Cinderella for the ball.
  • Turn gameplay into reading fun with innovative art that simulates a real pop-up book.
  • Teaches story comprehension, musical rhythm & pitch, phonics skills and letters. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1).

Embark on a magical learning journey with Belle and Cinderella! Experience each of their beloved Disney stories and get practice with reading skills in a pop-up book adventure!

Parents can connect to the LeapFrog® Learning Path to see what their child is learning.

  • For Leapster Explorer
  • Recommended Ages: 4 years - 7 years


Tuesday, January 10, 2012

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Dora the Explorer (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Dora the Explorer (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Review



LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Dora the Explorer (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Feature

  • Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems (sold separately).
  • Learn about local animals, food, clothing, landscapes and more.
  • Travel the world and learn about the cultures of Egypt, China, Australia & Peru.
  • Learn the Spanish words for numbers, directions, shapes and colors.
  • Teaches Spanish vocabulary, social studies and culture and map skills. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1).
LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Game: Dora the Explorer. Bring faraway places to life with Dora the Explorer as you learn about the cultures, animals and landscapes of 4 different countries and expand your Spanish vocabulary.


Sunday, January 8, 2012

LeapFrog Tag Maps: World

LeapFrog Tag Maps: World Review



LeapFrog Tag Maps: World Feature

  • Use your Tag Reader to bring this map to life
Helps your child get ahead in school with a fun and interactive approach / Easy to use / ESRB Rating RP Rating Pending


Friday, January 6, 2012

LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Disney Princess Adventures Under the Sea

LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Disney Princess Adventures Under the Sea Review



LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Disney Princess Adventures Under the Sea Feature

  • Use your Tag Reader to bring this story about princesses Ariel, Cinderella and Jasmine to life.
  • With its amazing touch technology, the Tag Reader makes learning to read an exciting experience as words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud
  • The Tag library includes over 20 books and games featuring characters from TV, movies and classic tales
  • Children can build vocabulary and reading skills throughout the story and with interactive learning activities
  • Children can earn online rewards and parents can connect the Tag Reader to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path to see what their child is learning
  • Disney Princess: Adventures Under the Sea introduces short vowels, plurals, consonant blends and ancient world facts
Read and swim along with Ariel and Flounder as they explore a sunken boat loaded with treasures. Find out what happens when they're surprised by an unwelcome visitor and their adventure takes an unexpected turn. After the story, play leveled learning activities with Cinderella and Jasmine that help build vocabulary, reading comprehension and phonics skills.

Connect the Tag Reader online to the LeapFrog Learning Path to see what your child is learning. Book is for use with the Tag Reading System, not included.


Tuesday, January 3, 2012

LeapFrog My Pal Violet

LeapFrog My Pal Violet Review



LeapFrog My Pal Violet Feature

  • Download your child's name and favorite things to this cuddly customizable puppy, Violet (Internet connection required)
  • Listen to any of 5 pre-loaded lullaby tunes, 4 learning songs
  • Press Violet's paws for lullabies, learning songs and activities with numbers, animals, food and more
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog
  • Three playful melodies or select music from an online list of 30 songs (Internet connection required)
The LeapFrog My Pal Violet is an interactive companion that helps children learn with an entertaining twist. Recommended for ages six months to three years, the cuddly Pal Violet's music, lights, and singsong voice appeals to kids whether they are barely crawling or talking in complete sentences. As an added feature, you can personalize the toy to match your child's preferences through the LeapFrog Connect application simply by connecting the My Pal Violet to a computer with the USB cable (included).

My Pal Violet
    Ages: 6 to 36 months

    Requires:
  • 3 "AAA" batteries (included)
What We Think

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The Good: Interactive toy can be personalized to your child's preferences.

The Challenging: You'll need to use a computer to access new melodies and print activity sheets.

In a Nutshell: An entertaining companion for kids from infant to toddler stage.


An ideal companion for a young child, My Pal Scott sings, talks, and can even learn your child's name. View larger.


Using the doll's USB port, you can personalize Scott to suit your child's preferences. View larger.

Soft Material with Bright Colors and Pleasing Voice
My Pal Violet, with its plush fabric and colorful puppy design, is appealing to children. The voice of Violet, a playful and upbeat young girl's, is fun and engaging for growing minds. Infants are also attracted to the name tag that lights up when Violet speaks or plays music. The name tag is made of durable plastic, and the new model features paws with embroidered symbols instead of decals so there are no removable pieces on the toy's exterior.

Your child can chew on this sturdy toy's ears or toss it around. My Pal Violet is light enough for even the youngest child to hold and carry. The handy Velcro closure keeps the battery compartment, USB port, and power/volume switch securely inside the toy. The switch has three settings: normal volume, quiet volume, and master off. In the "master off" mode, Violet will not operate when the paws are pressed, so only parents will be able to turn the toy back on. My Pal Violet's speakers are also inside the toy and provide balanced sound.

Advice for parents: when My Pal Violet starts to sound distorted, parents will need a screwdriver to open the battery compartment and change the 3 "AAA" batteries.

Music, Words, and Lullabies
Each paw on My Pal Violet is embroidered with a different symbol that, when pressed, turns on a special feature. The right arm paw with a ball symbol provides snappy sentences designed to help your child learn different emotions, colors, and words. The left arm paw features music notes; when pressed you hear a 15-second, upbeat song. The songs rotate randomly and include seven vocal songs to teach skills and three fun instrumental tunes.

Younger infants will be attracted to the melodies, while older toddlers can sing along. The right foot has a stars/moon symbol for five different selections of soothing music for naps or bedtime. Press it once for two minutes of music, or press it twice for five minutes of songs. If your child wants a little extra time with My Pal Violet before falling asleep, you can press the paw three times to hear ten minutes of music.

Parents can use the songs that come pre-loaded on My Pal Violet or change the songs by connecting to the LeapFrog Connect application. It's easy to turn off My Pal Violet by simply pressing the left foot's on/off switch; push any of the other paws to resume play mode. Personalize for Your Child
A special feature of My Pal Violet is the ability to customize your child's experience. The instruction booklet will guide you through the easy process to connect My Pal Violet to a computer with the USB cord and download the LeapFrog Connect application. All it takes is 25 megabytes of free space on your computer and about 15 minutes to personalize the toy with your child's preferences. You'll be able to search for your child's name among a database of thousands. When selected, My Pal Violet will use your child's name in phrases such as "I love you" and incorporate his/her name into songs.

The application also allows you to choose your child's favorite color, animal, and food to personalize Violet's phrases to your child's favorite things. There's a resource section for printing activity sheets that your toddler will enjoy. Also, you can switch up the songs and lullabies so they're constantly fresh and different. The database is updated regularly with new songs.

The only drawback: if your child has a very uncommon name, there's a slim chance that it will not be in the LeapFrog database. However, you can choose one of many nicknames that you may call your child, such as "Munchkin" or "Peanut."

What's in the Box
One My Pal Violet toy, three "AAA" batteries, one USB cable, Quick Connect Guide and Parent Instructions booklet.


Leapfrog Enterprises 19157 Learning Toy 19157 Kids Games


Sunday, January 1, 2012

LeapFrog Zippity Learning Game: Disney Princess

LeapFrog Zippity Learning Game: Disney Princess Review



LeapFrog Zippity Learning Game: Disney Princess Feature

  • Immerse your child in the magic of learning with this Disney Princess learning game for your Zippity system
  • Three high-energy activities, each with 2 levels of play, introduce music, math skills and creativity
  • Make a musical fireworks display with Ariel and Scuttle
  • Explore numbers as you decorate a dress for Cinderella and build memory skills as you dance with Snow White
  • A built-in Learning Path lets parents see the skills their child is exploring as they play
  • Additional Zippity software (sold separately) features more Disney characters kids love as well as new preschool skills to expand the learning
  • Parents can also create a personal LeapFrog Learning Path online for more in-depth insights and learning ideas
Immerse your child in the magic of learning with this DIsney Princess learning game for your ZippityTM system. Little ones can make a musical fireworks display with Ariel and Scuttle, explore numbers as they decorate a dress for Cinderella and build memory skills as they dance with Snow White. Three high-energy activities introduce music and math skills as kids put their whole bodies into the learning action. A built-in Learning Path lets parents see what their child is learning as they play, or parents can create a personal LeapFrog® Learning Path online for more in-depth insights and learning ideas.