- The amazing touch technology of the Tag Reading System encourages a child's love of reading as words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud.
- The Tag library includes over 20 books and games featuring characters from TV, movies and classic tales.
- Tag storybooks and learning activities.
- Children learn to read through an exciting and interactive experience in which they can also earn online rewards.
- Parents can connect the Tag Reader to the online LeapFrog.
- Learning Path to see what their child is learning, and explore ways to expand their child's learning journey.
- Help children build vocabulary and reading skills such as word re, reading comprehension and phonics skills.
Product description
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The Tag Reading System brings books to life. Easy to use,
amazingly responsive and small enough for a child to take
anywhere, the Tag reader takes just one touch to make words talk
and pictures sing. A small, sophisticated infrared camera at the
tip of the reader reads letters, words and symbols printed on the
special dot-patterned pages of books in the Tag reader
collection. The Tag Reading System is built around a custom,
mixed-signal ASIC designed by LeapFrog, that incorporates a
32-bit RISC processor, DSP driven stereo audio system with
multi-channel MIDI hardware, specialized control logic and power
management functions. The Tag reader's proprietary operating
system allows this compact device to perform myriad specialized
functions; including absolute position detection, game logic
processing, event logging to monitor users' progress within the
content, and high-quality real-time audio decompression and
playback. Designed for children aged four to eight, the Tag
Reading System works with a diverse library, including activity
storybooks with popular characters. Kids can continue to use the
Tag system as their knowledge grows, choosing to hear an entire
story read aloud, hear it read line-by-line or hear individual
words. Using the LeapFrog Connect Application designed for the
Tag system, parents can download each book's audio, then drag and
drop content onto the reader. Best of all, each time parents
connect the Tag reader, they can view their children's progress
along LeapFrog's proprietary Learning Path and access further
content to match their children's interests and needs.
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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.
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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
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.
