Yumi Speaks Japanese Doll

Other products 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"
• Imported

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• ASIN: B00005J3NG
• Item model number: 70905
• Our recommended age: 3 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #113,139 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers 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

Bonjour, hula, ciao, hello! The Language little soft-bodied 16" dolls represent children from foreign lands and each one speaks either French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese or Chinese. When one hand is pressed, the doll will recite one of a series of 25-30 "kid friendly" phrases (phrases may differ with each doll), first in English, then translated into the doll's native language. When the other hand is pressed, the doll will count, recite colors, numbers, days of the week, and more in both English and the doll's native language. This doll will be your childs favorite doll and the child will be exposed to different language in a fun manner. It will develop your childs language skill along with listening skills. The doll ship complete with 3 AA Batteries and a language translation booklet. Language Littles meet all government safety standards. This doll will be your childs favorite doll and the child will be exposed to different language in a fun manner.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 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 

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--

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	David Zaga - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Yumi-chan, January 3, 2007

By	JTP "Nola Player" - See all my reviews

This is a cute well designed product. Unfortunately, it doesn't count. Which I mistakenly thought it did, and which would make it more useful as an educational toy. Yumi's words focus on school subjects and musical instruments. Also, violin in Japanese is "violin". This happens a few times, i.e. guitar, piano, flute.
My wife, who is Japanese, says the accent is American, but I can't tell.

All that said--my child (about 9 months)likes the toy and is happy and interested when the toy is around and "speaking". I just wish they would have included counting from one through ten. The other language dolls (Chinese, I think) may count.