Language Little Yumi Speaks Japanese Doll

by Language Littles

Product Features

• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal
• Says over 25 words and phrases in English and their second language.
• Each doll comes with 3 AA batteries and removable and washable clothing and accessory.
• 16H x 8W x 18L"

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• ASIN: B00005J3NG
• Item model number: 70905
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #323,108 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Product Description

Teacher Review

Yumi is an appealing bilingual doll who can introduce herself in both English and Japanese, as well as list her favorite classes and musical instruments. When her hand is pressed, she says each sentence or phrase first in English and then in Japanese, in a sweet, feminine voice. She can also say "I love you" in English and Japanese when a heart on her knee is pressed. Yumi requires three AA batteries (included). She is 16 inches tall, with long, black yarn hair, embroidered facial features, and a soft, stuffed body. Yumi wears a cute jeans skirt, a flowered shirt, an orange hooded sweatshirt, and attached yellow velour shoes. She comes with her own removable denim backpack. Other bilingual friends for Yumi are available separately. --Marcie Bovetz, mother and former children's librarian

Product Description

Winner of the Oppenheim Best Toy Award Gold Seal 2004. Yumi speaks Japanese and English! Press Yumi's right hand to hear a series of greetings. Press her left hand to hear her favorite subjects and musical instruments. Press her knee to hear, "I love you!" Yumi includes a translation booklet for learning & reading along as she speaks. Comes equipped with 3 AA batteries for demo purposes only. (New batteries are recommended.)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yumi: A Bi-lingual Treat, November 16, 2001

By A Customer

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Language Little Yumi Speaks Japanese Doll (Toy)

Yumi is a happy and soft little friend for my 3.5 and 4.5 yr. old children. She speaks clear English and Japanese to my children who repeat the 7 phrases and 13 words back to her. Yumi has 3 fun places to press for speaking. The wiring from her 3 speaking locations means she is not submersible. She can't be given a bath or thrown into the washer for easy cleaning. I hope Language Littles makes removable speaking units that can be purchased to match my children's increasing vocabulary. --A worthwhile purchase--

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great introduction to a new language!!, December 3, 2003

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Language Little Yumi Speaks Japanese Doll (Toy)

The Language Little dolls are a wonderful way to learn some beginning phrases of a new language! I laugh every time they speak, these dolls are so cute!

I have 5 of these dolls - Japanese, Russian, German, Chinese, and Spanish. All of them say over 20 phrases, and each one says "I love you" when you press the knee.

The dolls also come with a booklet that shows the pronounciation of the words they are saying, which is very helpful!

My only "complaint" is that I wish the booklets also had the phrases written out in the non-English language as well. For instance, it would be neat to see the hirigana/katakana for the phrases that Yumi speaks.

Also included with the booklet is a passcode to the Language Little website, where you can learn even more. Very cool.

My favorite doll is Yumi, the Japanese-English speaking doll. This is in part because Japanese is a language I would really like to learn, and in part because she says things like "I like to play musical instruments" (I also like playing musical instruments ;)).

It is neat how the dolls all seem to have a particular theme, like music, or ballet, or soccer.

As for durability, I have had Yumi (the first doll I bought) for almost 3 years now - she still works and looks as good as when I first got her! (Keep in mind that I am over 20 years old, so I am probably treating my dolls with a bit more care than children might).

I hope you will decide to get one of these dolls, for your children, or for yourself! They are great!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DUDE AWESOME!!!!, December 24, 2004

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This review is from: Language Little Yumi Speaks Japanese Doll (Toy)

I got mine for Hanukkah, I LOVE it. I've been taking japanese in school and my friend saw the doll. Yes I'm a guy, and yes I'm 21, but its awesome!!! and for any young kid learning japanese its a great doll. I think its great!