LeapPad: LeapStart Vocabulary - "Richard Scarry's Things to Know" Interactive Book and Cartridge

by LeapFrog

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 8 x 12.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• ASIN: B00005BYRW
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 5 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,905 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

What's really, really cute? A kid that doesn't know the meaning of some words yet, but really, really wants to. LeapPad's multisensory, experiential interface makes kids want a big vocabulary--in a bad way. With Richard Scarry's Things to Know, kids see, hear, say, and touch throughout the story, enhancing oral, vocabulary, and phonics lessons given throughout the book. At the same time, Scarry's characters help to identify and pronounce new words and pronounce old words correctly.

It's simple to use (just insert the cartridge and book into a LeapPad, and use the attached stylus to hear information), but this system is an innovative technology that provides entertaining, effective learning, designed by a Stanford-trained reading expert. The system also has been credited with the TMA's Educational Toy of the Year and People's Choice awards.

Two notes: Make sure the LeapPad book you get is appropriate for the child's educational level, and know that some LeapBooks (like this one) work on both LeapPad and LeapPad Pro, but some only work with one system. --Diane Beall

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must own!, September 3, 2003

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Jennie Lane (Grass Valley, CA United States) - 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: LeapPad: LeapStart Vocabulary - "Richard Scarry's Things to Know" Interactive Book and Cartridge (Toy)

Another must own of the leap pad series of books. This book encourages colors, shap recognition and counting while teaching kids about their seasons, musical instruments and more. On the seasons pages, they learn extra tunes including a little bit of "The Entertainer". They also learn their opposites and the importance of being polite. The best bonus is that your child's vocabulary and self-esteem get a boost.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the 2nd Richard Scary Leapbook I have purchased, January 17, 2004

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Kristin P (Western Texas, United States) - 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: LeapPad: LeapStart Vocabulary - "Richard Scarry's Things to Know" Interactive Book and Cartridge (Toy)

We had this book and it was destroyed by our cat. We love it so much we are purchasing it again! My 4 year old loved it for over a year and now my 15 month loves it. We have several Leap Pad books and this one is by far the favorite of my two boys. I like it because it does not just tell a story like many Leap Pad books do, it allows kids to count, find items, and listen to music.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great motivator for young readers., May 16, 2010

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K. Saiz (Texas) - 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 

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This review is from: LeapPad: LeapStart Vocabulary - "Richard Scarry's Things to Know" Interactive Book and Cartridge (Toy)

I bought this for my young son, he loves it. He has very limited vision and this book and system help him feel like he can read on his own. It provides a very strong sense of independence and motivation for any young child who wants to "read" by themself but still needs assistance.