Apr 01 2010
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LeapFrog? Tag Reading System (16 MB) My kid loves it but only 5 books at a time!? – Greg Deveer –
My 3 year old likes her tag alot, but I’ve just been convinced to never buy another Tag book again. What’s the point, when I can’t fit any more book on the measly 16 MB tag reader? If I get another book for her, I’ll just have to remove some other book that she likes. No doubt won’t be popular half way through a road trip when her favorite book suddenly stops working.
Memory is SO cheap? Very weird, but otherwise a good product.
Tag – Jolee D. Holt –
Bought for my daughter when she was 5 to help her learn to read. She did not use it at all. She is now 7 & uses it periodically. I think it is for older kids.
Better than TV – J. Macdowell – Maryland
Pros: This system is great for working on memory recall. Its better than watching TV because the child is actively engaged.
Cons: Insofar as learning to read is concerned, this product does not cut it. With the exception of the Ozzy book, there is no way to click on specific words or even dialogue boxes. Rather the child clicks on the page and it reads the entire text. Lastly, the thing eats batteries at lightning speed.
LeapFrog: 30704 Introducing Tag Reading System, the revolutionary touch reading system that brings reading to life like never before. Tag engages children to make reading a rich, fulfilling experience. Children simply touch the Tag Reader (which looks like an electronic pen) to the book’s pages, and words talk, characters sing and stories fly off the pages.
With a huge library of hardcover books and games including favorite TV, movie and classic tales, each Tag Book allows children to learn at their own pace, building their skills and their confidence. Plus, by connecting the Tag Reader to the online LeapFrog Learning Path, parents can see what their child is learning — and even receive recommendations on what books their child could read next! Includes Tag Reader, plus the “Ozzie and Mack” Book; additional Tag Books sold separately. Tag Reader requires two “AAA” batteries, not included. A unique touch and talk device that brings stories to life, the Tag Reading System works with a library of books and games from LeapFrog. Funny voice-overs and cool sound effects add to the fun of discovery, helping ensure that children four to eight love the way this interactive, educational system boosts their confidence and their reading level.
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The tag reader is designed to fit comfortably in small hands. View larger. |
LeapFrog books include fun, educational activities. View larger. |
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What We Think
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The Good: Educational tool brings stories to life
The Bad: Supply of compatible books and games is not endless
In a Nutshell: The Tag reader is a fun way to keep kids interested in learning |
At a Glance
Ages: 4 to 8
Requires: 2 AAA batteries; setup uses a computer and the Internet |
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Let’s Play Tag!
With a wide grip that’s perfect for little hands, the Tag reader adds a unique element to story time. The included book, Ozzie and Mack, features the rhyming adventures of Ozzie Otter and his playful animal friends. Text for this book is preloaded onto the Tag reader, so as soon as you load two AAA batteries (not included) into the reader, the story can begin.
A little camera in the tip of the reader identifies words and symbols on the specially printed pages, giving kids lots of options. They can pick between starting a story at the beginning and having it read all the way through, playing a page at a time, or reading themselves and using the Tag reader to hear single, tricky words spoken aloud. This last option inspires kids to try reading books they might otherwise avoid, since the Tag reader is always there to help them out.
Young readers are sure to enjoy the way character voices add drama to their favorite stories, the way touching certain pictures inspires quirky sound effects, and the leveled activities included in LeapFrog books.
Explore the World of Reading
LeapFrog presents a library of books that are compatible with the Tag reader. Classics like The Little Engine That Could come to life, and kids’ favorite characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Kung Fu Panda, help them connect with new stories. LeapFrog has even teamed with National Geographic Kids to present activity cards featuring different animals that the Tag reader brings to life.
To use additional books and games, you’ll need to install the LeapFrog connect application on your computer. Once this is done, it becomes easy to download audio for the books you have and put them on your Tag reader. Use the included USB cable to connect the reader to your computer, and drag-and-drop up to five stories onto it.
Watch Children Fall in Love With Books
Young readers may be too busy following the escapades of their new friends to realize they are building phonics skills, expanding their vocabulary, and improving their reading comprehension. The Learning Path can help you keep up with their progress. This parent-centered section of the LeapFrog connect computer application allows you to download education information from the reader to your computer and track your child’s progress. Use it to help customize your child’s unique learning journey and celebrate educational milestones.
Overall, this innovative touch system makes reading an enjoyable experience, and there’s plenty of room for the system to grow with your child’s skills. Watching as children learn new skills and thinking up new ways to be involved in the learning process keeps adults on their toes. While the reader seemed quite durable, the imaginative world of stories that it opens up is a gift that will long outlast the reader itself.
Although headphones are not included, the Tag reader is compatible with most headphones, so kids can concentrate on reading without being distracted or disrupting others.
What’s in the Box
Tag Reader, USB cable, LeapFrog Connect software CD, and the book Ozzie and Mack.
LeapFrog? Tag Reading System (16 MB)
LeapPad: Leap 1 Vocabulary – “Richard Scary’s Best Little Word Book Ever” Interactive Book and Cartridge LeapFrog: The Cat family goes from their home to the supermarket, the farm, the airport and the harbor – engaging environments filled with words to expand the vocabulary of young readers. Meanwhile, your child practices the ABCs and learns the parts of the body along with other subjects.
