LeapFrog Sing-Along Read-Along

by LeapFrog

Product Features

• An innovative reading system that engages kids' love of song and music to teach them reading skills
• Sing-along stories use rhyme and rhythm to help kids begin to read on their own
• Includes DVD with 12 animated music videos and 12 matching storybooks
• Introduces short vowels, phonics skills and reading comprehension
• Encourages creative self-expression with a wide range of music, from rock to reggae to hip-hop
• Includes a DVD with 12 music videos and 12 corresponding storybooks

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 10.5 x 10.5 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00134RPIC
• Item model number: 20540
• Our recommended age: 36 months - 7 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 7 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,433 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #10 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Learning > Reading & Writing
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Set the stage for independent reading with rockin songs, loveable characters and easy-to-read stories! Children build reading skills and confidence as they sing, laugh and read along with 12 animated, musical stories. 12 matching storybooks reinforce the learning and inspire kids to read at home or on the go.

Product Description

Ready to add a fun twist to reading time? You can motivate little ones to read on their own with 12 engaging music videos on DVD and matching books. Each music video brings a story to life through lively animation, songs and words on-screen; and the 12 matching storybooks reinforce the learning experience. Books are great for take-along fun, too.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

116 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Teaches wrong values for my kids, April 5, 2010

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Cheryl S (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: LeapFrog Sing-Along Read-Along (Toy)

I was very excited to get this. I have a 3.5 and 1.5 year old. I plugged it in a pushed play. The kids were fascinated by it at first, then bored with it after about 5 segments.

I watched it with them and did not appreciate some of the ideas that the video was passing on. Value #1 I didn't agree with is being scared of the dark and monsters in the dark. To make the a sound, the video was having the characters scream when a light was turned off. I am fortunate that my kids are not afraid of the dark, never have been, and I am reluctant to show them something that indicates that they should be afraid of the dark. #2 for the i sound, it emphasized the word "ick' and said ick is the what you say when you don't like dinner. Again, we don't use this kind of language around dinner. #3 One of the characters took away another's toys, then the first character got mad and took them all back. I prefer to emphasize sharing and asking, rather than taking.

I didn't make it through all 12 segments, so cannot give a complete overview of all of it. After 5 segments, me and the kids had had enough.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic product, December 17, 2008

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Neatfreak (VA, USA) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: LeapFrog Sing-Along Read-Along (Toy)

I bought this item at a local discount store (for much less than the list price of $19.99 I have to say!), and am very happy with it. I am familiar with Leapfrog products and was expecting a high quality product, but in my view this beats the other DVDs Leapfrog has produced (though this product has a different function and does not directly compare with Letter Factory, etc- it's complementary).

The pack contains a DVD with 12 music video clips and 12 corresponding booklets. The idea is that the child picks up the songs and words and after s/he gets used to the tunes etc tries to read the booklets without the music DVD.

The stories are well planned and unfold in a specific order that progressively builds knowledge (e.g. short o, i, function of a, e, i etc.). The story content is clear and uncomplicated, with nice, big and crisp bold Arial subtitles for the song texts; the animated characters and graphics are funky, colorful and interesting but not too technicolor and visually 'loud'; the music is upbeat, in various music styles (ranging from rock to jazzy blues) and encourages singing, but it is not overwhelming and enables the child to focus on the written and spoken words.

Absolutely recommended. Will not regret!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Letting your kids watch TV guilt free, June 17, 2008

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Stephanie Pratt (Olympia, WA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LeapFrog Sing-Along Read-Along (Toy)

This DVD is the best of both worlds, it totally entertains my children while actually educating them. The DVD is broken into 12 segments (each with it's own book to follow along). Each segment has a cute little skit and introduces a vowel sound in a fun way. The songs are very catchy (with out being annoying) and the skits are short enough to keep their attention. Both my 4 year old and 2 year old are completely mesmerized when it's on. My 4 year old likes to follow along with the books and is starting to sound out words....what more can a mom ask for?