Leap Frog LeapPad Plus Writing Gift Pack - Blue

Advantages: it encourages reading and writing
Disadvantages: none

...this Leap Frog Leap Frog Leap Pad 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 are fun... Read review

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Advantages: Combination of fun and education
Disadvantages: None found

...I found the Leap Frog Leap Pad Plus Writing a very well thought trough learning toy. It has the right mixture of education and fun offering books with characters that are increasingly popular with children. But besides that Leap Frog are also aiming at science and history knowledge questions and are able to combine all this with reading and writing exercises. I have never found my hyperactive 5-year-old so mesmerized by a toy. She loved it and came frequently to see us for passing on information she had just learned. After 15 months with the system, I had only have to change the batteries once and games are often available as cheap as £2.99 on special offer at some of the large highstreet retailers. Very good value for money and nice to see something useful and at the same time entertaining.... Read review

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Advantages: Easily portable, Lots of different books available, FUN learning toy
Disadvantages: none that spring to mind.

... My First Leap pad Basically it's an interactive educational toy aimed at pre-school children aged 3-5. We started with the Leap-pad-Little-touch when the Boy was smaller and moved onto this one when he was 3. The My First Leap Pad Learning System itself is mainly blue with a few other colours here and there, like the 'magic pen', speaker, and on off button. It's quite a compact unit with a handy carry handle to one side, it's lightweight and easy to transport so a good toy for traveling in car or taking to Granny's house and the like. How much ? We bought ours for just over £25 online, are available from many stores Argos, Toys 'r' Us etc and not hard to find but I would recommend shopping around online for the best deals. It comes with a book and cartridge to get you started - we got "Leap's Big Day... Read review

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