Advantages: 3 books, cheaper than buying individually Disadvantages: finding a set with 3 your child will like ?
...theme tune / song..incase you haven't had enough of it on TV and DVD's....Has the story of the Little Blue Bird and works really well as a book on the Leappad because of the way you interact with it. Much like the program in the games you touch things with the pen when prompted by Dora. Has all the characters in it, Dora, Boots the monkey. Map and Backpack (with their songs) plus... yes he's in it... " oh no ! It's Swiper the Fox ! "
On the front the book claims to teach:
Story comprehension
Character comprehension
Vocabulary - English and Spanish
Problem Solving
Cooperation
Shapes and Colours
To be fair it does a good job at covering all the things it lists, the Spanish is cleverly put in here and there for example one of the pages is entitled " Let's Speak Spanish " in the game it gives you Spanish words for table, window...
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Advantages: educational and fun Disadvantages: none that i can think of
...The 'LittleTouchLeapPad' is ideal for those wishing to purchase a toy that is both educational for the child, but also fun to play with.
So whats it all about then?....
Your leappad comes with a free book and catridge to get you started right away, there are also a range of other book available to buy individually, each coming with their own catridge.
To get sarted you simply the catridge and corresponding book into your leappad, switch on and the fun begins.
There is a green circle with 'go' written in it on every page, you simply touch this icon every time you turn the page and this activates the page you are viewing.
The book has 3 settings, setting 1 being for 6 months and setting 3 being for 36 months. You touch the change settings to choose the setting that is most suitable for your childs age, and skills...
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Advantages: it encourages reading and writing Disadvantages: none
...this LeapFrogLeapFrogLeapPad Plus Writing is aimed at 4-6 year olds
The LeapPad Plus Writing Learning System uses a larger platform and pencil designed to introduce children to the magic of writing as well as the magic of books and reading. And the library is organized by grade to teach writing, reading, phonics, vocabulary, math, science, music and much more
There is the world of reading and the world of writing. And when the two worlds collide, what you get is pretty amazing - the LeapPad Plus Writing Learning System
t starts with the Magic Pen. One minute little readers use it to touch the page and words and letters are sounded out aloud. Make a quick switch and it is in writing mode and kids write letters and words at their own pace. The writing pages are all erasable so they can be used over and over again. The games...
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When my daughter had her first birthday party she received so many toys and clothes (she did'nt even bother to look at some of them!), and one of them was this little radio that teaches children from 18 months upward how to pronounce the alphabet. She... more
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I have only played this game once, of a friends.
I would recommend the game for children around 5+.
The game is very childish but not the easiest to navigate on and get into races.
The Game:
Very addicting game to be strictly honest with you, It... more
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