Leapfrog Leapster Explorer Mr. Pencil Game

My 4 year old son was bought a leap pad computer console from leap frog last Christmas when he was 3 and a half. At the time, he received this game with the console, along with a few others, and I have watched him use the various games throughout this year. When he first received this game, he was in a nursery class and had some pencil control, now he is in the foundation class (first year of school) where he is expected to have much better pencil control. I feel this game is very suitable to children of this particular life stage and also children who are new to using touch screen based ... more

Little Man loves my Nintendo DS, and although he has a couple of children’s games for it, there are limited titles available for a three year old! His Nanny decided to buy him a Leapfrog Explorer for Christmas, and bought him Mr Pencil Saves Doodleburg to go with it. She chose Mr Pencil as Little Man had not long started nursery and she thought it looked fun and educational. A series of twisters have wiped out all the lines, colours, letters and shapes in Doodleburg, and Mr Pencil needs you to help to fix the town. You work through several locations in the town, including the park, fire ... more

Mr Pencil saves Doodleburg is a fun yet educational game for Leapfrog Leapster Explorer aimed at children aged 4-7 years, although in my opinion younger children will also enjoy this game. My 3 year old and 2 year old both have hours of fun with this game and it is clear that it is one of their favourite games for the Leapster Explorer. The aim of the game is to help Mr Pencil and his friends rebuild Doodleburg after it has been destroyed by twisters. Your child helps to rebuild the town by drawing lines, shapes, letters and signs. They are also able to visit the art studio where they can ... more