Friday, December 7, 2012

LeapFrog Original LeapPad Learning System from 2004


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Rating: 4.3

List Price : $29.99 Price : $58.00
LeapFrog Original LeapPad Learning System from 2004

Product Description

Your kids can learn by leaps and bounds! The LeapPad teaches beginning readers how to pronounce words by sounding them out. This great learning tool reads full-color animation storybooks to your kids, helping them to identify letters and words. They can play guided games and fun activities. Plus, kids can read and interact at their own pace. Features automatic shutoff. Portable, for learning on the go. Uses 4 AA batteries (not included). Ages 4 and up. Imported.

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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


  • Stories suddenly come to life with the light tap of the Magic Pen
  • The award-winning LeapPad Learning System teaches fundamental reading skills in a way that keeps your child coming back again and again
  • The LeapPad Learning System uses a larger platform
  • The library is organized by grade to teach reading, phonics, vocabulary, math, science, music and much more
  • Thinner pen designed for preschoolers and kindergartners to introduce them to the magic of books and reading


LeapFrog Original LeapPad Learning System from 2004 Reviews


LeapFrog Original LeapPad Learning System from 2004 Reviews


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729 of 738 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational, Fun and State-of-the-Art, October 7, 2000
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Octavia (United States) - See all my reviews
= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 
This review is from: LeapFrog Original LeapPad Learning System from 2004 (Toy)
Nevermind what age the manufacturer suggests for this product, a child as young as 12 months old can enjoy the pictures, music and stories.

I bought this for my two year old twins who ADORE it!

One problem with twins is the "share factor". Both, however, may enjoy the Leap Pad Learning Center at the same time. Although they must take turns with the stylus, they enjoy the stories and games together.

My only complaints with this product are that it is a paper paged book. As often as my children play with it, the book won't be able to withstand the wear and tear. Also, despite touching the attached stylus (pen) onto the green "go" button, sometimes the reader does not correctly respond to which page you are on. Having to touch the stylus to the green "go" button at every page is a bit annoying, however, with as much use as we've had, it becomes habit. Too, if you do not, the Pad verbally reminds you to do so.

The book sits on the Pad, which must lay... Read more

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271 of 271 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My kindergartener loves Leap Pad, December 13, 1999
By A Customer
= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 
This review is from: LeapFrog Original LeapPad Learning System from 2004 (Toy)
We have Leap Pad for our kindergartener. I was very concerned that Texas kindergarteners are not pushed to read so I purchased the Leap Pad, the Reader Rabbit complete reading system and the Scholastic phonics book system. However, the Leap Pad is my daughter's favorite. She loves to take Leap Pad with her in the car, to babysitters, etc. She can't do this with her computer programs. Leap Pad keeps her attention. And, she can do it all by herself, not like the computer programs where I need to help her. Leap Pad comes with one book. There are other books that can be purchased. There is a series by Richard Scarry and another series by Whoopi Goldberg. There is also a Pooh book. You and your child will not be disappointed with the Leap Pad. It is an exceptional educational toy. I highly recommend this toy for children in Pre-K to about 3rd grade.
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254 of 256 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Buying one for every kid I know!, December 8, 1999
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 
This review is from: LeapFrog Original LeapPad Learning System from 2004 (Toy)
This LeapPad is really cool! I got one as a group gift for my boss' newly adopted child. I almost didn't get to wrap it, though, because all my co-workers wanted to see it & play with it! The only problem that I have with it is the requirement that you tap the "green go" icon every time you switch pages. It's pretty hard for an adult to remember to do that, much less a small child.

The price here at Amazon seems a little steep. I've seen it for less.

The demo book that comes with it will not be enough. It contains materials aimed at all different levels (I guess to show you everything it can do), so most of the stuff will probably not be appropriate for your child right away. Get an add-on book to go with it.

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1 comment:

  1. I really enjoy using the Leap Pad Learning System. I enjoy using it. I think that you should get it for your kids ages 4-8. I'm 13 and still enjoy it. I really like that it reads to you. I also like the sounds it makes and you can play cool games on each page.

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