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product_id: 1180386
title: "LeapReader Reading and Writing System"
brand: "leapfrog"
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# 100+ downloadable audiobooks & sing-alongs 150+ interactive books & activities Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery LeapReader Reading and Writing System

**Brand:** leapfrog
**Price:** € 104.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📖 Unlock your child’s reading superpowers—no screens required!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LeapReader Reading and Writing System by leapfrog
- **How much does it cost?** € 104.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/1180386-leapreader-reading-and-writing-system)

## Best For

- leapfrog enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted leapfrog brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Adaptive Learning Pace:** Customizable reading levels to match your child's unique development
- • **On-the-Go Entertainment:** Portable system with downloadable content for screen-free fun anywhere
- • **Comprehensive Skill Building:** Phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension all in one interactive tool
- • **Immersive Reading Experience:** Touch-activated stylus brings stories to life with character voices & sound effects
- • **Mess-Free Handwriting Practice:** Stroke-by-stroke guided writing on no-ink LeapFrog Learning Paper

## Overview

LeapFrog LeapReader is an interactive reading and writing system designed for children ages 4-8, featuring a touch-sensitive stylus that reads stories aloud with lively voices and sound effects. It offers stroke-by-stroke handwriting guidance on mess-free paper, supports over 150 books and activities, and includes a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. With downloadable audiobooks, songs, and trivia, LeapReader delivers a screen-free, adaptive learning experience that grows with your child’s literacy skills.

## Description

Product Description Spark a lifelong love of reading with this learn-to-read set. Touch the LeapReader stylus to the colorful, interactive book pages to dig into phonics skills and explore word sounds, vocabulary, spelling and more. Read along with the story as it’s read aloud with lively character voices and exciting sound effects that make the story an immersive adventure. Build writing skills by tracing letters, numbers and words with easy stroke-by-stroke guidance on the included learning paper for mess-free writing practice. Great for on the go, download additional content like audio books, sing-along songs and more from the LeapFrog App Center. Windows or Mac computer and Internet connection required to install content. For more details, please visit the LeapFrog website. Intended for ages 4-8 years. Built-in, rechargeable lithium polymer battery is included. From the Manufacturer LeapReader is the premiere learn-to-read-and-write system that helps your child learn to read and write by sounding out words and guiding letter strokes interactively.* LeapReader engages kids in imaginative stories with lively character voices while building vocabulary skills and growing reading comprehension skills. Interactive handwriting guidance helps children learn to write stroke-by-stroke on mess-free, no ink LeapFrog Learning Paper.* Plus LeapReader helps develop listening comprehension skills on-the-go with a growing library of 100+ audio books and more featuring classic and popular children's books that encourage a love of reading. Sampler book included. All other books, games, audio books and handwriting workbooks are sold separately. *Features available in select books only. Age 4-8 years Works With LeapReader and select Tag books, a library of 150+ books, audio books, games and more. Sold separately. Features Learning how to read becomes a magical journey with LeapReader as stories spring to life with lively character voices, exciting sound effect and fun activities that help strengthen vocabulary skills and reading comprehension. Learn how to form letters and numbers stroke-by-stroke with interactive guidance on mess-free, no ink LeapFrog Learning Paper. As kids get more advanced, they can progress to writing words and equations. (Sampler book included. Handwriting workbooks are sold separately.) A built-in audio player and library of 100+ popular children's audio books help develop children's listening skills, comprehension and imagination. (Audio books, music albums and trivia challenges sold separately.) Testimonial "LeapReader helps children build the confidence to learn to read at their own pace with rich audio support and reading comprehension activities. Plus, it helps kids learn to write by guiding letter strokes, encouraging the practice children need to build writing fluency." —LeapFrog Learning Team.

Review: LEAPFROG IS IDIOTIC FOR NOT PRIORITIZING THIS ITEM! - Update in 2020: I ***would*** like to purchase one of these for each of my niece/nephews as this has best learning toy we've found so far. This is especially since all parents of little kids right now are looking for screen free activities to engage their kids during COVID lockdown!!! Unfortunately, leapfrog is no longer supporting products for this pen. So you can't easily purchase the books/activities that go with the leapreader. So frustrating! I know they have a new "pen" called LeapStart Go, but my impression from briefly looking at reviews of that product suggest it's just not the same. The leap reader is completely screen free and encourages a lot of interaction with books (even for kids as small as 3.5 years old). ==========old review============= We have used leapreaders in our house for approx three years now. The oldest one I had finally gave out b/c the optical scanner malfunctioned. Even so, I think it's a great value and I purchased new ones for both kids. (And really, I cannot blame the company, my kid was NOT particularly careful with his LR). ******Why do I love it? It's a great way to keep young kids entertained without the use of a screen!!!****** You can download audiobooks and music via their stand alone computer based app. My older kid (approx 5 yrs) listened to a geronimo stilton mouse mystery on constant repeat during our last car trip and it kept him very engaged. (we had to beg him to listen to a stink and a junie B jones story to give us a break sometimes). My younger kid (approx 3) listened to a laurie berkener song on constant repeat during that same car trip. Of course, it is not just a mini MP3 player for kids. The interactive books you purchase are GREAT, it's not just about having the pen "read the book" for your kids. Each page of the books is interactive, so when your child touches an image there will be a corresponding sound or dialogue. It really brings books to life for them. Furthermore, there are great games/activities in some of the sets, we particularly like the body board "book" that includes a fun song about brushing your teeth and a game naming different parts of the body. Pretty much every book has an activity associated with it - for instance the beginning reader books have activities that help them with phonetics. PLEASE EVERYONE LET LEAPFROG KNOW THAT THEY ARE BEING SHORT SIGHTED. I believe the company is focusing their efforts on tablets, which makes sense market-share-wise. But they could also provide the leapreader as a choice for discerning parents that are looking for screen substitutes. Right now I've decided to stockpile leapreader supplies in case they get harder to find in the future. Keep supporting the leapreader please!!!!!! Our family LOVES them! I want to be able to give them as gifts for nieces and nephews, but it's hard to do when I'm not sure about the future of the product! (you know, since some of them are still infants).
Review: Must have for any child 3-7 - This LeapReader is one of my highest recommended items for preschool children - 2 grade or so. My daughter has owned one of these since she was three. It has different levels of reading to children, sounding out words, reading word by word, or reading the entire page. Most pages have a game that encourages children to demonstrate comprehension of the lesson. Plus you can download tons of content onto it and use it as an MP3 type player. LeapFrog offers trivia challenges and songs and audiobooks in addition to the books you can buy with all sorts of different subjects. My daughter loves the trivia and spouts all sorts of animal facts or human body trivia. With a pair of headphones, my daughter can use this in the car where reading makes her ill, and let her imagination fill in the characters and action of the story, helping her grow to become a tremendous reader. She just finished kindergarten and reads well above grade level. With lots of different subjects and difficulty levels, the LeapReader can be fun and educational for years. We just bought our second one because a lot of love and use left our first one vulnerable to a drop on a hard concrete surface, but we absolutely replaced it because this is such a valuable tool. While my daughter might outgrow it soon, for the price it was an easy decision to replace it. And I can easily throw it in my purse to carry in case she needs some entertainment unexpectedly.

## Features

- Begin the learn-to-read journey with a reading system that adapts to a pace that feels right, with lively voices and sounds that enhance the stories
- Touch the stylus to the book pages to hear the story read aloud, tap the words to hear them sounded out, or play games that help build reading comprehension
- Practice writing with easy stroke-by-stroke guidance by tracing letters, numbers and words on the learning paper for mess-free writing
- Great for on the go, download additional content like audio books, sing-along songs, fun facts and trivia
- Windows or Mac computer and Internet connection required to install content; for more details, please visit the LeapFrog website; intended for ages 4-8 years; built-in, rechargeable lithium polymer battery is included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CRZXV3O |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #181,328 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #291 in Electronic Learning Systems |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,497) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 80-21301E |
| Manufacturer | Leapfrog |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 0 - 8 years |
| Product Dimensions | 0.75 x 1 x 6.75 inches |
| Release date | June 27, 2013 |

## Images

![LeapReader Reading and Writing System - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715n8Q7tV0L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the markings made by the LeapReader Pen on the 'magic paper' permanent?  Can you do the worksheets over and over or just once??**
A: Unfortunately they are permanent. I was saddened by this but I guess it's still better than nothing.

**Q: 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!**
A: 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.

**Q: Is the Leapreader compatible  with the Leapreader Junior books?**
A: No, the Leapreader Tag pen does not work with the board books. You will need a Tag JUNIOR Reader. They are difficult to find new. eBay has several for sale. I would recommend purchasing the Tag Jr. "Pal" that looks like the puppy "Scout." The non-Scout version is an older version. Hope this helps.

**Q: Does this reader work with tag junior books?  Our pen (tag) broke and we are looking to invest in this.**
A: The Tag Reading System pen will work with LeapReader Junior/Tag Junior books, but the LeapReader Junior/Tag Junior is not compatible with Tag Reading System books. ------http://leapfrog.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1961

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LEAPFROG IS IDIOTIC FOR NOT PRIORITIZING THIS ITEM!
*by C***S on September 18, 2019*

Update in 2020: I ***would*** like to purchase one of these for each of my niece/nephews as this has best learning toy we've found so far. This is especially since all parents of little kids right now are looking for screen free activities to engage their kids during COVID lockdown!!! Unfortunately, leapfrog is no longer supporting products for this pen. So you can't easily purchase the books/activities that go with the leapreader. So frustrating! I know they have a new "pen" called LeapStart Go, but my impression from briefly looking at reviews of that product suggest it's just not the same. The leap reader is completely screen free and encourages a lot of interaction with books (even for kids as small as 3.5 years old). ==========old review============= We have used leapreaders in our house for approx three years now. The oldest one I had finally gave out b/c the optical scanner malfunctioned. Even so, I think it's a great value and I purchased new ones for both kids. (And really, I cannot blame the company, my kid was NOT particularly careful with his LR). ******Why do I love it? It's a great way to keep young kids entertained without the use of a screen!!!****** You can download audiobooks and music via their stand alone computer based app. My older kid (approx 5 yrs) listened to a geronimo stilton mouse mystery on constant repeat during our last car trip and it kept him very engaged. (we had to beg him to listen to a stink and a junie B jones story to give us a break sometimes). My younger kid (approx 3) listened to a laurie berkener song on constant repeat during that same car trip. Of course, it is not just a mini MP3 player for kids. The interactive books you purchase are GREAT, it's not just about having the pen "read the book" for your kids. Each page of the books is interactive, so when your child touches an image there will be a corresponding sound or dialogue. It really brings books to life for them. Furthermore, there are great games/activities in some of the sets, we particularly like the body board "book" that includes a fun song about brushing your teeth and a game naming different parts of the body. Pretty much every book has an activity associated with it - for instance the beginning reader books have activities that help them with phonetics. PLEASE EVERYONE LET LEAPFROG KNOW THAT THEY ARE BEING SHORT SIGHTED. I believe the company is focusing their efforts on tablets, which makes sense market-share-wise. But they could also provide the leapreader as a choice for discerning parents that are looking for screen substitutes. Right now I've decided to stockpile leapreader supplies in case they get harder to find in the future. Keep supporting the leapreader please!!!!!! Our family LOVES them! I want to be able to give them as gifts for nieces and nephews, but it's hard to do when I'm not sure about the future of the product! (you know, since some of them are still infants).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have for any child 3-7
*by J***S on June 9, 2016*

This LeapReader is one of my highest recommended items for preschool children - 2 grade or so. My daughter has owned one of these since she was three. It has different levels of reading to children, sounding out words, reading word by word, or reading the entire page. Most pages have a game that encourages children to demonstrate comprehension of the lesson. Plus you can download tons of content onto it and use it as an MP3 type player. LeapFrog offers trivia challenges and songs and audiobooks in addition to the books you can buy with all sorts of different subjects. My daughter loves the trivia and spouts all sorts of animal facts or human body trivia. With a pair of headphones, my daughter can use this in the car where reading makes her ill, and let her imagination fill in the characters and action of the story, helping her grow to become a tremendous reader. She just finished kindergarten and reads well above grade level. With lots of different subjects and difficulty levels, the LeapReader can be fun and educational for years. We just bought our second one because a lot of love and use left our first one vulnerable to a drop on a hard concrete surface, but we absolutely replaced it because this is such a valuable tool. While my daughter might outgrow it soon, for the price it was an easy decision to replace it. And I can easily throw it in my purse to carry in case she needs some entertainment unexpectedly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful product, give your kids a screen break!
*by J***A on January 3, 2014*

I purchased the LeapReader from Amazon as a gift for my 4 year old daughter. I desired a product she could use for learning on her own while I taught her older sister (we homeschool). I wanted something that got her away from electronic screens. I was familiar with LeapFrog's tag system, but we never had one so I cannot compare products. We are in love with the LeapReader. My 4 year old happily carries around her pen listening to the preloaded learning songs and is starting to sing along. For the first few days she happily played with the sample book. What comes with this system package is the pen (partially charged), usb cord for charging and downloading content, and a sample book which consists of 1 page of 8-10 books LeapFrog offers for the LeapReader. I'll be honest this was a disappointment to me because I was expecting a full book to read through. For those looking to purchase this as a gift, I would recommend purchasing an additional book so the child has something else to read in full. I have since purchased additional books here from amazon and we are enjoying go through them together. It has been a breeze to add new content to the LeapReader pen. Simply touch a page of the new book you purchased (you can do multiple books at a time), then plug the pen into the computer. The content you have 'requested' will automatically begin to download. I also purchased an audio book directly from the LeapReader content screen and was able to use paypal which made the process very smooth. The speaker on the pen is clear, feels stable and high quality, and has been easy for my 4 year old to navigate through books, audio books, music, and trivia (which she hasn't done yet). I highly recommend this product. While the LeapFrog tablet may be tempting, think about how great it can be for kids to interact with a non screen electronic and physical books.

## Frequently Bought Together

- LeapFrog LeapReader Reading and Writing System
- LeapFrog LeapStart Learn to Read Volume 1
- LeapFrog LeapReader System Learn-to-Read 10 Book Mega Pack, Pink

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