Does the leap reader pen actually read to your child or do I have to purchase a leap reader tablet along with this? I am new to all of this! Thanks!
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You download the audio for the specific book that's compatible with the leap reader pen and when you child touches the pen to the words it'll read them aloud for him/her.
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Yes, the pen will read each word if pointed on the word or if you touch a particular icon it can just read the whole story while child listens along without pointing pen to each word. There are also books that are more interactive and pen can be used to quiz kids on material and they have to select answers on page using pen. Its a good tool to bridge gap before getting kids in habit of tablets and video game mode. That said, it may be transitional period of entertainment. We paid for it knowing our younger child will get use out of it next and we weren't ready for older one to have tablet yet before establishing basic reading skills.
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the pen does the reading you do have to link it up via your computer and that can take a while to load. Only requires it once per book.
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Yes, the pen will read each word if pointed on the word or if you touch a particular icon it can just read the whole story while child listens along without pointing pen to each word. There are also books that are more interactive and pen can be used to quiz kids on material and they have to select answers on page using pen. Its a good tool to bridge gap before getting kids in habit of tablets and video game mode. That said, it may be transitional period of entertainment. We paid for it knowing our younger child will get use out of it next and we weren't ready for older one to have tablet yet before establishing basic reading skills. Yes, the pen will read each word if pointed on the word or if you touch a particular icon it can just read the whole story while child listens along without pointing pen to each word. There are also books that are more interactive and pen can be used to quiz kids on material and they have to select answers on page using pen. Its a good tool to bridge gap before getting kids in habit of tablets and video game mode. That said, it may be transitional period of entertainment. We paid for it knowing our younger child will get use out of it next and we weren't ready for older one to have tablet... » Read More Yes, the pen will read each word if pointed on the word or if you touch a particular icon it can just read the whole story while child listens along without pointing pen to each word. There are also books that are more interactive and pen can be used to quiz kids on material and they have to select answers on page using pen. Its a good tool to bridge gap before getting kids in habit of tablets and video game mode. That said, it may be transitional period of entertainment. We paid for it knowing our younger child will get use out of it next and we weren't ready for older one to have tablet yet before establishing basic reading skills. « Show Less
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Definitely not the Leappad. I'd go with the Kindle Fire because you can do so much more on it. In either case, don't buy too early as the return clock is ticking and be sure to give a gift receipt. :) Good luck!
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Absolutely! The tracing inserts are pretty much just paper flashcards that slide underneath the little tablet part where the pen draws. There is PLENTY to do besides the tracing part. Your little one will love it! My son got this for his 2nd birthday, and is still using it a year and a half later, weekly. He has never even done the tracing part yet. The keyboard really grows with age.
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No, you need to buy leapster explorer games, which also work with the new leappad tablets.
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My local consignment store has had many of the LeapPads/My First LeapPads and books, for much less than the new price and most in pretty good condition. That's how I got a lot of my LeapPad books, and that's where I took my old books and LeapPads today after we ordered my son's new Tag reader! So if you have a consignment shop near you, and don't mind buying used, check it out!
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I believe so. I bought our globe at a yard sale so I am unfamiliar with the leap frog series. I did do a little research and finally found that it will actually say "not for the globe" right in the heading of it doesn't work for the globe. That looks like the exact pen we bought. Best of luck. Heather
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I'm not sure if this is the one or not,but if you check the leapfrog website directly they DO sell one...but I don't want to buy this one until I find out for sure its the right one. It says it does not work with leapster explorer...and since the leappad and the explorer seem to share everything else...I just don't know! Someone please help us!
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VTech Customer Support... are you reading this thread?!? My child lost his stylus as well. Let's get on board. I'm use hundreds of these things were sold during the Christmas season and I know 5 people can't be the only one's looking for a stylus. I did call Vtech customer support and got the run-around in true automated response fashion. I did massive amounts for research comparing this tablet to the LeapFrog and I thought I was confident in my purchase.I've called LeapFrog customer service and had stellar service for even the most mundane of things. I love Vtech products as a whole and I just wish their Customer Service would step up to the plate. VTech Customer Support... are you reading this thread?!? My child lost his stylus as well. Let's get on board. I'm use hundreds of these things were sold during the Christmas season and I know 5 people can't be the only one's looking for a stylus. I did call Vtech customer support and got the run-around in true automated response fashion. I did massive amounts for research comparing this tablet to the LeapFrog and I thought I was confident in my purchase.I've called LeapFrog customer service and had stellar service for even the most mundane of things. I love Vtech products as a... » Read More VTech Customer Support... are you reading this thread?!? My child lost his stylus as well. Let's get on board. I'm use hundreds of these things were sold during the Christmas season and I know 5 people can't be the only one's looking for a stylus. I did call Vtech customer support and got the run-around in true automated response fashion. I did massive amounts for research comparing this tablet to the LeapFrog and I thought I was confident in my purchase.I've called LeapFrog customer service and had stellar service for even the most mundane of things. I love Vtech products as a whole and I just wish their Customer Service would step up to the plate. « Show Less
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We haven't tested it out yet, it's for Christmas. But other games we bought in the past that said "(works with LeapPad Tablets, LeapsterGS, and Leapster Explorer)" have worked in the LeapPad 2. Sorry I couldn't be more specific.
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Do you think I could use this for the leapfrog reader? Need to hold three books and the pen. Thanks
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I bought both the Explorer and LeapPad for my 3 and 5 year olds for Christmas. I bought a couple of game cartridges as well as app cards. How do you install the apps in both? I was told at TRU that you could only install an app on one device. Good to know that he was wrong.
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Hi Lawrence, it scans text and then reads it to you. It will also spell words and has dictionaries built in. I bought this for my daughter who has dyslexia, she is 11 and has no problem using the pen. There is a technique to using it but it is pretty easy. No you don't need to connect to a computer to use. I hope this helps. Regards, Amy.
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The cards came separately, you can use them with the scout or violet leapreader junior readers after you download the "book" onto it. There are 4 different "games" you can play with the cards and reader, just tap the circle on the card with the picture of leap and his sister on it (the frog card) and then tap appropriate letter cards. Scout and violet are dogs that come with a "sample book". You can buy them at toys r us, or search "leapreader junior" here on Amazon.
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Well.. the leapster is not a leap pad/tablet, but the ultra IS. Leapfrog makes a leapster explorer (which is a handheld) and a leapster GS (also a handheld) the leap pads (1 and 2) and now the new leap pad ultra. With the exception of the orignial leap pad and the new ultra, we have all systems, and the game runs on them. I think you need to clarify that they are getting a leapster explorer, which takes these green cartridges. It is possible they may be getting a used leapster (which is a much older version of the system and takes much larger cartridges... I am not sure it is still sold in stores, but of course is second hand) I would ask for clarification.
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Thank you for the feedback. I went ahead and bought the V-Tech only because I had read the stylus sometimes didn't work on the leapster and I can see my son freaking out when it doesn't work. We are going on a long trip (overseas) so I wanted something to entertain him. The Leapster might be in our future as well however.
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I did this today. You can add to 3 devices. The catch is that the download has to be from the same parent account. I downloded it onto one leappad then all I had to do was plug in the other device and it synced the new apps to the other device. It is quite simple to do. If you go to leapfrogs site under the FAQ it is the first question on there and it gives step by step instructions. Good luck and enjoy the peace and having your smart device back.
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Just checking, the Leapad does NOT play videos or music? We were about to buy it for my 5 years old nephew, but I we want something that can play movies and music, so we don't have carry his portable dvd player along anymore, or use our phones for him to watch videos or listen to music. I had not even considered the Innotab, but being able to play videos and music on the tablet is hands down better than having a built in camera, imo. Could somebody confirm this, thank you.