LeapFrog LeapPad Educational Game: Thomas the Really Useful Engine

by LeapFrog

Product Features

• Thomas the Tank Engine is excited to see the children at the train station depot for a school trip
• Accompany Thomas and see if he can make it through his busy schedule in time to take the children home
• For 4-6 years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 7.8 x 12.1 inches ; 6.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000696AT
• Item model number: 30095
• Our recommended age: 5 - 5 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 5 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,348 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

A huge rainstorm blows through the Island of Sodor. CRASH! A tree falls and breaks through the station house. Thomas' friends are sent out to find help and supplies to make repairs. When they don't return, Thomas braves the storm to find them and proves just what a really useful engine he can be. Kids just place the book on the LeapPad player, pop in the cartridge, and touch any page with the Magic Pen to bring learning to life. This book also works with the LeapPad Plus Writing Learning System and the Quantum LeapPad Learning System. What it Teaches: * Story comprehension * Character comprehension * Logic and deductive reasoning * Vocabulary

Product Description

When a fierce storm rips through the Island of Sodor, all the engines are sent off to fetch supplies to repair the damage. When they don't return, little blue Thomas the Tank Engine sets out on his own to help. One by one, Thomas encounters the other engines and helps them out. Happy about saving the day, Thomas is proud that he's a really useful engine.

Enjoy 15 learning games with Thomas and his friends. LeapStart books introduce concepts that develop reading readiness, such as letter recognition, phonics, repetition and rhyme, matching and music. Works with all LeapPad and LeapPad Pro learning systems, except My First LeapPad. LeapPad learning systems required for use (sold separately).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for Thomas Fans, February 6, 2003

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[e-mail] (Henderson, NV. United States) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: LeapFrog LeapPad Educational Game: Thomas the Really Useful Engine (Toy)

My 3 year-old boy, and 4 & 1/2 year-old girl received this leap book for Christmas and I kid you not, have played with it daily since then. My children were already into Thomas and his friends (they have the trains and have checked out the videos from the libray, etc.). This is just another way for them to enjoy the stories and characters (unfortunately, no female characters i.e., Lady, Annie, or Mavis).

Simply stated, if your son or daughter is a Thomas fan, this is a must have. I don't know, however, if its appeal would be as strong for a child who was not already familiar with, or a fan of Thomas & friends. The games and concepts are developmentally appropriate, but not incredible. Nevertheless, my kids are learning from and loving this LeapPad. Thomas fans will not be disappointed!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT Book!!, October 12, 2003

By A Customer

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

This review is from: LeapFrog LeapPad Educational Game: Thomas the Really Useful Engine (Toy)

My 3 years old is a Thomas fan. He enjoyed this book very much. The great thing about it is that he can interact with the characters he loves. It is a typical Thomas story that is full of games to help the kids recognize words and play memory games. If your child is a Thomas fan he will certainly enjoy it.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Peep Peep!, April 12, 2003

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"mikensully" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: LeapFrog LeapPad Educational Game: Thomas the Really Useful Engine (Toy)

Santa brought this Thomas Leappad book for my 5 year old this past Christmas. He's a Thomas fan and has been so since age 3. He enjoys the games, even though he has mastered them already and finds them fun. He can now read the story even without the Leap Frog reading along. I believe it has encouraged him to read the past few months.

I agree wholeheartedly with the reviewer who said that if your child is a Thomas fan, this leappad book is a MUST HAVE.