Age : 4 years and up

Skills : reading phonics vocabulary

This interactive learning center brings books to life!
Allows children to read and learn at their own pace
Teaches ABC's, numbers, and phonics
LeapPad Library with interactive books and cartridges for ages 4-10
Download activities from the Internet with the purchase of the Mind Station connector

What is it?
This award-winning educational product introduces children to the magic of books and reading. LeapPadr interactive books and cartridges deliver activities that develop vocabulary, spelling, and phonics awareness. Each book is packed with engaging activities, games, stories, and facts that make reading and learning fun!
And, it's Internet-expandable! Download printable reading activity sheets as well as audio for Leap's Pond magazine-all from the LeapFrog website, with a membership to the Never-Ending Learning Club.

How does it work?
Place a book on the LeapPad, pop in the cartridge and touch any page with the "magic" LeapPad pen to:

Hear words and stories read out loud
Learn letter sounds
Hear colorful characters come alive
Play engaging learning games
The LeapPad learning system comes with a 32-page interactive book, featuring stories from Richard Scarry and Disney's Winnie the Pooh. This sampler book introduces all Leap Levels-our four stages of interactive reading.

Awards:
2001 Winner, Toy of the Year
2001 Winner, Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Products
2000 Winner ''Best Specialty Item'', Play Date 2000
1999 Winner (Educational Category), The Great American Toy Test
1999 Winner, Zany Brainy's ''Best Product of the Year''
1999 Winner, ''Only Kidding With You'' Fifth Annual Toy Test
1999 Hot Pick, Toy Wishes ''Got Toys for the Holidays''