**What is the product?**
This is a bear Measuring twelve inches tall wearing a rather dashing blue waistcoat, and sporting a lovely blue backpack. The bear has a lovely soft brown fur and dazzling green eyes.
All you have to do is slip a cartridge into TJ's backpack and press play. ... Read review
Advantages: Teaches young children a lot Disadvantages: you tell me!
**_____What is the product?_____**
This is a bear Measuring twelve inches tall wearing a rather dashing blue waistcoat, and sporting a lovely blue backpack. The bear has a lovely soft brown fur and dazzling green eyes.
All you have to do is slip a cartridge into TJ's backpack and press play. TJ will then come to life and read the story you have inserted. Using gesturing arms and impressive facial movements as ... ...TJ Bear Do?_____**
Apart from the obvious answer of tell stories he asks inquizitive minds questions, which gets them thinking. TJ bear also sings and laughs with your little one. Activities such as head shoulders knees and toes are also lead by this very intelligent bear.
Children have a choice to lie and listen to TJ bears stories (ideal for bedtimes) or they can read along. The bear comes with the book that co-insides ... more
**_____What is the product?_____**
This is a bear Measuring twelve inches tall wearing a rather dashing blue waistcoat, and sporting a lovely blue backpack. The bear has a lovely soft brown fur and dazzling green eyes.
All you have to do is slip a cartridge into TJ's backpack and press play. TJ will then come to life and read the story you have inserted. Using gesturing arms and impressive facial movements as he tells the exciting storys
**_____What does TJ Bear Do?_____**
Apart from the obvious answer of tell stories he asks inquizitive minds questions, which gets them thinking. TJ bear also sings and laughs with your little one. Activities such as head shoulders knees and toes are also lead by this very intelligent bear.
Children have a choice to lie and listen to TJ bears stories (ideal for bedtimes) or they can read along. The bear comes with the book that co-insides with the tape. So your youngsters can learn to read and have fun at the same time. who said reading wasn't fun?? They learn school-readiness techniques by sitting quietly and listening which will in turn prepare them for primary school. They also learn ho to follow directions and co-operate. and last but not least to make friends.
**_____What does TJ Bearytales come with?_____**
TJ Bearytales comes packed with the bear, twenty four page storybook and a set of instructions which are easy to follow. To be honest they are not nessecary anyway as it is that simple. It also comes with a recording of "My Big Birthday Suprise", ready to slip into TJ's backpack. The bear requires 4 X DD Batteries which are not included with the bear.
**_____What about other cartridges?_____**
TJ Bearytales only comes with only one storybook and cartridge which is "My BIg Birthday Suprise". Buying other Cartridges is a must as young minds soon get bored easily. For each new story book and cartridge you are looking around £9.99. Below are a list of other stories you can purchase.
**Bear Ahoy! My Pirate Adventure**
Find the buried treasure with TJ and Captain Bearclaw. Will They find the chest at monkey rock? If they do what goodies will it contain?
This cartridge also contains a new pirates play-along game a TJ song game and a I'm thinking of..... game.
**My Bear-riffic Saffari adventure**
Problem solve and explore the animal kingdom with TJ. the camera fits in TJ's hand and flashes at pictures of animals.
This one is a little more expensive than usual it retails in at £14.99. You get a camera with it so thats probaly where the extra fiver is. The camera also needs 3 X AA batteries which are not included.**My Beary First day at school**
Follow TJ on a magical adverture of getting ready for school and heading off on that long walk. It also deals with seperation anxiety. I only managed to find this one on the Tesco website for £9.97.
**My Baby sister and Me**
Play along with TJ and his new baby sister, As they play in the park and TJ is a very helpful big brother. Also found on the Tesco website for £9.97
other titles include:
My Visit to the Doctor Teeny Tiny Adventure Scaredy Bear of the Dark (torch included)
**_____Where to buy?_____**
I Purchased my TJ Bearytales from toys r us for a bargain price of £19.99 most other retailers are still selling these bears for anywhere up to £49.99. I purchased the books from tesco and some from the amazon website. although others can be found on ebay.
Advantages: Learning Fun for your youngsters Disadvantages: Story cartridges hard to get ahold of.
...For more information on the Hasbro brand name. They may also be able to give you a listing for stockists of the Bear and Cartridges too. I give TJ Bearytales 5 stars out of 5, with the availability to get the Story Cartridges a lesser 3 stars out of 5.
Thanks for reading, as always.
Copyright Aussieme1106-2007 xx ...
Aussieme1106 07.10.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Hasbro TJ Bearytales
Advantages: Entertaining and educational yet very appealing to children Disadvantages: He does require batteries
TJ Bearytales is a fantastic toy. However he is not really a bear to play with, but more a bear to share with, He tells enchanting stories, sings and interacts with each child.
T.J. Bearytales has fully animated mouth, eyes, ears and nose! His arms even gesture as he tells the story! His first story, My Big Birthday Surprise, is already programmed in to him.
He could easily be described as an educational toy, in the way he teaches reading and key ... ...skills though his adventure stories.
Each additional pack contains a cartridge with a new story to listen as well as the reading book of the story which TJ Bearytales tells; some even have additional items such as a click and flash camera for TJ Bearytales to hold in his paw during his safari adventure where he meets lots of wild and exciting animals.
Sometimes TJ Bearytales sings a song during his stories which children of all ages will love to ...
Tail-Swishing 03.10.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Hasbro TJ Bearytales
Welcome to the amazing world of TJ Bearytales, where it's always time for a story. In TJ's imaginative and captivating world, a story is more than just something to read, it's a place to imagine possibilities and make great discoveries. TJ Bearytales doesn't just tell the story, he asks questions and weaves engaging songs and activities right into the tale. This goes beyond just ABC's and 123's to include life skills like following directions and helping others. These skills help get your child ready - ready for school and ready to learn. Together with TJ, your child enters a big world of imagination where silly songs and belly laughs lead the way to a lifetime adventure in learning! TJ Bearytales is a storytelling friend with fully animated mouth, ears, eyes and nose. His arms even gesture as he tells the story. His first story, My Big Birthday Surprise, is already programmed inside. Each additional 24-page illustrated storybook includes a cartridge (sold separately). Simply play the cartridge in TJ's backpack and read along. You'll also find additional activities in the storybook for you and your child to enjoy together.
