Does this book need a talking pen?
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Yes, it does. However my daughter uses it with out the pen. It is an awesome book, she already knows the days of the week, her months, and can count to 50. I originally got the book because she received the pen as a gift. But like I stated she doesn't use it with the pen and is really enjoying the book. I got in in Dec.2013 for her Christmas gift and she has not tired of the book yet, like some of her other toys. Totally recommend.
84966
I believe it's called the reading pen. It's used with the Leapfrog books and reds out loud by touching the words.
1805344
Yes, definitely! I just wouldn't write on a piece of paper directly on it, because your words would come out bumpy. Writing or doing puzzles in books would work fine.
2190318
Absolutely no...infact I like talking with the cover closed. easy and handy.
172399
No you can read the book yourself but the pen allows the child to play the games and be able to read to themselves.
1865204
I have not used for writing. However I would say yes . This is a quality item .. Sturdy and looks like it does online.
151927
No, it doesn't come with a pen. I bought a fancy pen at my local craft store.
1925838
If by pen, you mean a rubber tipped stylus then yes it does. But it didn't come with mine, I had to buy them separately.
172398
You do not have to have the pan. I like the pen so my son can hear the book when I have to cook dinner or just can't sit down with him and read the book to him. It also has games inside that he can play with the pen.
1984215
A stylus pen comes with it. I haven't used this yet. I will when i get back on my walking
1351866
Hello Cornelia, I do not believe it does. The intent of the software appears to be for beginners to be able to converse and write (to some extent).
1284574
NO you cannot according to LeapFrog "Unfortunately, you will need to purchase the Refill for the Writing Workbook for the LeapReader."
486921
Did you already download the books to the pen?? Sometimes you'll have to remove one book to add another depending... hope that helps:)
627899
Yes, I have personally bought this Chromebook, and it would be a great, inexpensive way to write stories, essays, narratives, etc. The keyboard is great-I can type very fast on it. It is also well built, fast, thin, and has a 10 hour battery life. You can read my full review here-http://www.amazon.com/review/R3PJDFUZ9BTAI2/ref=cm_cr_rdp_permI hope this helps, and you can ask me any other questions you have about the device.
1042713
I gave the book to the bride, but I am pretty sure that there was no writing inside. I remember writing, "name", "address", and "greeting" at the top of the pages myself. It is a nice size for a boutique book.
1849137
It hasn't so far but I don't use the pen daily. That said, it's pretty well made and I don't see that happening with the pen. One problem I have had with these pens is that you need to keep the cover on when not using it, otherwise if you leave it open it will take a bit of scribbling and shaking to get it to actually start writing. These can also be quite messy if you're not careful when writing.
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No pen, and since it doesn't flip I wouldn't want to write much on it anyway. Myself I don't find the touch screen that useful, except for debugging touch gestures.