LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Mr. Pencil Saves Doodleburg (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

by LeapFrog

Product Features

• Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems (sold separately).
• Help save the town by writing letters and drawing lines, shapes and objects.
• Create your own art using cool tools, colors, filters, stamps and effects.
• Become an animator by creating your own flip book.
• Teaches letter writing, number writing, shapes and art and drawing. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1).

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches ; 0.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0038AT564
• Item model number: 39046
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 - 7 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #16 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Electronic > Electronic Learning Toys & Systems
  • #20 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Electronics
  • #20 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Learning
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Learn how to write letters and numbers and create art as you help Mr. Pencil and his friends save the town! Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems.

Product Description

LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Game: Mr. Pencil Saves Doodleburg

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Granny's pick, August 23, 2010

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Granny "Jani-bug" (Montgomery, AL) - 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 

This review is from: LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Mr. Pencil Saves Doodleburg (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) (Toy)

I purchased this game for $24.99 before email discount directly from the Leapfrog website for my grandson's 4th birthday. He has been playing games on the computer at school, laptop at home and my iphone,so we thought he was ready for a system he could play on his own. I thought this game would help teach him how to write and draw. He can already recognize his letters and numbers. He stayed home sick from pre-K today and his mom said he was content to play this game for a good portion of the day. He chose to play Mr. Pencil over Toy Story 3 and Dora! Great gaming system for a preschooler. Would recommend you sign up on the Leapfrog website to get their emails so you can take advantage of their email discounts, too.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Pencil is a HIT!, November 14, 2010

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Nicole Leishman "N Leishman" (IL USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 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 Explorer Learning Game: Mr. Pencil Saves Doodleburg (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) (Toy)

We got the new Leapster Explorer for our 3 year old for his birthday. I know he is a little young, but he always wanted to play vidoe games at the same time as his 5 year old brother, and it had just been released. This was one of the 2 initial games I bought for him, and what a good choice it was. He has always liked to color and draw and has always seemed to be more deliberate when he is creating than his older brother. Let me tell you this was one of the best purchases I ever made. He will sit and play with this game for quite a while, which is out of character for him unless he is truly engaged. This game focuses on repairing the town with Mr. Pencil and teaches kids to draw, beginning with straight lines, etc. I would really recommed this title as one of the first you get for younger kids with the Leapster Explorer, especially if they like to color. It's a really good first step, as it requires no letter or number recognition (reading/math) so you can start them really young, but it does progress into those areas.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars freezes and very sensitive, November 30, 2010

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Rhonda B - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Mr. Pencil Saves Doodleburg (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) (Toy)

I have played this game to check out what my son would be playing and I can see why he gets frustrated. The game freezes for 30 seconds at times (Yes, I actually timed it)and it can be too sensitive for someone learning to write. I have watched my son try to draw on the dotted line and if he barely gets off the line it makes him start the entire drawing over. Love the game idea and really like what it teaches but it needs some improvements.