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First Grade LeapPad Book: Dr. Seuss One Fish, Two Fish

From Wumps to Mr. Gump to Zeds to flying kites in bed, Dr. Seuss's One Fish, Two Fish is probably one of the more well-worn books in any child's bookcase. And now 21st Century kids can move one step beyond reading this classic…to interacting with it! LeapPad's microphone-enhanced book and cartridge allows first-grade readers to practice word building, phonics, rhyming, and reading fluency, all to a musical accompaniment. This abridged version of Seuss's picture book fits into most LeapPad portable units. Youngsters use the "magic pen" to point to words and pictures to make them come to life, or to initiate games and activities, including some that allow them to hear themselves reading aloud! Kids will have so much fun, they won't even realize they're learning a thing or two! --Emilie Coulter

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Microphone enhanced book system is based on the Dr. Seuss classic;

Help teach reading fluency, phonics, word building, rhyming words and music;

Includes interactive book and cartridge;

For kindergarten to first grade;

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Customer Review:

This book my kids LOVE!!!

My kids LOVE this book! It is so fun for them to get to record their voices on their leap pad with microphone. They loved the games on this book too! I hope leap frog comes out with more microphone enhanced books!

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Keywords: Learning; Electronic Learning Aids (ELA); Electronic; Math; Alphabet; Counting;

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Star Wars Build Your Own Lightsaber

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Customer Review:

Buy This Toy...It IS Your Destiny...

O.K., I'll admit George Lucas has pretty much been swayed by the power of the green to the point where he'll stamp the name "Star Wars" on anything that requires a check or money order or major credit card for the masses to sample. But still, every now and then, once in a great while, the licensing lackeys at Lucasfilm manage to greenlight something that IS not only unique, but genuinely fun and would make both an awesome plaything and a pretty cool display piece. In recent years, it's Hasbro that's been responsible for a few of the very best "Star Wars" toys ever made, due largely to the role-playing nature they provide - the Interactive R2-D2 and the Darth Vader Voice Changer.
Still, Artoo came with too hefty a price tag for everyone to get their hands on him, and for all its tricks the Voice Changer still requires one to throw some menace into their own pipes in order for the effect to really work. The third time, however, may at last be the charm.
The Ultimate Lightsaber, as it's dubbed, affords one the opportunity to live out something that only Jedi Knights can do in the fictional "Star Wars" universe: construct their own weapon as a final rite of passage into the Jedi Order. The price tag is more than substantiated by the number of parts available in this kit, few as they are when you consider how many prominent characters in the "Star Wars" saga wield lightsabers (and how many of those same lightsabers have already been produced as role-play toys by Hasbro). The lack of more parts seems to have limited the Hasbro designers to derive most of the components from the same five or six characters, to be sure, but with a little imagination the combinations can still be impressive in appearance.
Another tradeoff exists in the main 'core' component upon which the others are added; no doubt to keep the item affordable, the electronics are only geared for one end - meaning double-bladed lightsabers are out of the question - and the straight hilt is sure to disappoint those "Star Wars" enthusiasts who missed out on Count Dooku's lightsaber the first time around (the handle of Dooku's weapon is curved for tighter crossparry moves). In other words, the chance to craft two of the most unusual lightsabers to yet be seen in the "Star Wars" saga was dismissed.
But to your child (or the child in everyone likely to play with this thing - admit it), none of this is going to matter. Apart from the basic battery and light-bulb replacement procedures most parents should be able to handle, the assembly of the weapon can be relatively quick, easy, and make for a sweet finished product that can be enjoyed for hours and hours. And even then, if one should feel the need to upgrade the device, there's still a raft of components available. The color filters are expectedly not as potent as the regular colored blades of other toy lightsabers (the red blade, of course, renders them useless), but in the dark they can be "most impressive", to quote a certain Dark Lord of the Sith.
The 'crystals' - the little plastic chunky thingies - do offer a variety of sounds; one mechanized, one menacing, and one that sounds more like the classic lightsabers we all are familiar with. And just like Hasbro's other electronic lightsabers, the finished product makes crashing sounds on impact. The blade is about as rigid as those of the other lightsabers, and with a bit of a thrust to the wrist one can get the blade to stick firmly into position, thereby avoiding the constant collapse of the telescoping blade that can bring heartache to young ones and ear-splitting wailing to the ears of their parents. This is something that your child should probably practice, as the lightsabers are intended as much for adults (i.e. fans) as well as kids; ditto for pushing the blade back in - with a bit of extra effort these catalysts for tears and refunds can be averted.
The instructions for assembly may require a bit of going-over for parent and child, but it shouldn't require too many more readings beyond that (never hurts to save those instructions, though). Give'em a week or two, and at their leisure your child should be able to replace parts with the ease and speed of a Jedi Master.
All in all, like all great toys, the Ultimate Lightsaber requires some patience early on, but ultimately can provide hours of enjoyment as a result, and even give one a particular level of pride in building their own momento of endless adventure in that galaxy far, far away...

STAR WARS BUILD YOUR OWN LIGHTSABER

MY SON AND I HAVE GREATLY ENJOYED THIS TOY. YOU CAN BUILD HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT LIGHSABERS NO 1 IS THE SAME YOU CAN HAVE A JEDI SABER OR A SITH THE CHOICE IS YOURS TO MAKE YOU CAN EVEN MAKE A DOUBLE BLADED SABER LIKE DARTH MAUL YOU HAVE 3 CRYSTALS TO CHOOSE FROM RED, GREEN, AND BLUE THESE MAKE UP THE SABER SOUNDS YO ALSO HAVE 3 DIFFERENT COLORS TO MAKE THE BLADE RED, GREEN, OR BLUE SO MY SON AND I HAVE HAD ALOT OF FUN WITH IT.

Great Toy! Cool Light saber

My son loves all things star wars- and this is his favorite toy yet. He builds "double" sith type light sabers, and models light sabers after his favorite characters. This toy has given him hours of pleasure and has a definite "cool factor"- great idea!

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Keywords: Action Figures; Movies; Collectible Action Figures;

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LeapPad with Microphone

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LeapPad learning system with microphone;

Comes with 2 LeapPad books;

Touch "Go" with interactive pen;

Hit red circles to record your voice;

For ages 4 to 8 years;

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Customer Review:

Great Concept, but never works properly!!!

I am on my 2nd leappad and the newest one has the microphone and writing pen. I really like the books and all, but the book always seem to break down!! My son (4 yrs) is gentle, but from the get go the book ATE BATTERIES and volume doesn't work well, on and off constantly, etc. He has lost interest because he cannot get it to work consistently. At this point, we have invested over $100 (books, pad, batteries) and have nothing to show for it.
My friend forewarned me about this product as she finally just threw hers away due to the same problems and it was causing alot of frustration for her daughter. I should have listened!!
I think the fisher price books might be a better buy!

Great toy

My daughter loves it. We have many books and an old reader, but since the price was right, we just bought it.
Note: I checked at the local Toy'sRUs store and the price was more than double. When asked, their associate informed me that they do not match prices offered through their internet store. Lesson: Never buy anything in a local store. Always check on their internet store.

very pleased!

was skeptical, since i don't like to spend a lot of money esp on toys, that are interesting only for a day or so, and never touched again, but since the price was half off, I decided to risk and give it a try. my 3yr old daughter LOVES it! she plays w/ it all the time. it's been about 2months and i'm surprised she hasn't gotten bored with it yet! my only wish is that the pages were "little brother proof", as he always gets to it, and wrinkles and even has ripped the pages. maybe they'll invent something a little more durable , like vinyl pages or something in the future. other than that, i'm VERY pleased!!

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Keywords: Learning; Math; Reading; Electronic Learning Aids (ELA); Electronic; Alphabet; Preschool; Counting;

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Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry Scented Home

Where would you think someone like Strawberry Shortcake would live? In a condo in the city? This strawberry scented home, which opens to reveal its contents, is the preferred residence of everyone's favorite fruit themed cartoon heroine. It features a turning closet, a grandfather clock that chimes, a ringing doorbell, a rocking chair, lamp, and a small television set. No dolls are included here making it more of an accessory for a fan of Ms. Shortcake who already has a collection of thematic products. Still, since there are so many cozy accoutrements of home, one could easily introduce existing dolls or even action figures into the Strawberry Shortcake landscape, even if one has no Strawberry Shortcake dolls available. Let Luke Skywalker pick out some outfits in the closet, give Barbie a chance to get away from her own dream house for the weekend. The possibilities are endless. --Charlie Williams

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Customer Review:

My daughter likes it, worth what I paid.

I only paid $9.99 and got free shipping on this Strawberry Shortcake house and I'm glad. My daughter likes it but one of the flower boxes under the window always falls off and the stickers didn't go inside so easily. Overall it has been a good toy and my daughter has spent tons of time playing with it so that's a good thing. It just wasn't made the best. It was a great value at this price, but I've seen it at almost $30.00 and would never pay that!

We love it!

My 4 year old received this recently for her birthday. She already has all of my 1980s Strawberry Shortcake stuff, including the big house, so I was not going to purchase this one, but the price was so cheap, I couldn't resist.

She loves this strawberry shaped house. It is very cute with lots of darling details. She loves the door bell that is on the door step, the ticking clock, the turning closet, the rocking chair, the TV, the shelf, and the picture. It has plenty of furniture for this one room house.

It is just the right size to carry from room to room and set it up wherever she wants (something that is impossible with the huge 1980 house).

We love everthing about this house, and especially the low price and free shipping! A great deal for the $!!! A must for Strawberry Shortcake collectors!

It is wonderful!

This Strawberry Shortcake House is wonderful for my girls. They just love it!

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Keywords: Dolls;

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