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...but at $15 shipping, it better come in gold leaf wrapping, with a DVD of how it can be used. Shesh...it's barely a #11 envelope sized thing. $15?!?!

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Review of LeapFrog LeapPad Storage System

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My children were 8 & 9 yrs when we bought this. Noticed some children couldn't carry it & one was damaged. My kids are really careful with things & carrying it has never been a problem, since we either leave it in the car or store it in our closet. Mom loves it!!! We would never be able to keep up with all those cartridges & be able to keep the books neat without bending the pages. I have been able to sell books in mint condition online, because of this great system. Would buy this for anyone with a leap pad. These used to be much higher in the stores. I think the quality is great.

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My six year old granddaughter no longer has to search for her cartridges in her toy chest because they're now neatly stored in the case which also holds all of her books. She loves feeling that she's carrying a case that she can unzip like a briefcase rather than the smaller backpack case. The zipper is very durable and well contructed. Because she's tall, she's able to carry the case much better than a younger child could. I would recommend the backpack case for anyone shorter than 48 inches.

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I purchased this to hold my girl's quatum LeapPad. Everything fits perfectly inside. I fnd myself stuffing all sorts of things in it when we travel. It is very handy when going on trips to keep both the LeapPad and maps, lists, directions, etc. If you own a LeapPad product, you need to at least consider this organizer to protect your investment.

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My 4 year old son just got a LeapPad system with 9 books for Christmas, and this is the perfect way to store and transport it. We did write a number in permanent marker on each book and then the corresponding cassette, so now he can match them up himself. With this carrier, he can take his whole system with him in the car! It is very easy for him to put the different parts in the case himself.

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This is the perfect storage system for the Leap Pad Books & Cartriges keeping everything together....You can purchase this at your local Toys R Us and save on the s&h if your not ordering enough merchandise to take advantage of any free s&h offer they may be running.

Reviews of Kendrick Dew Remover Heater for 5" Telescopes, & Tubes from 5.5"

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Works great. I have about 6 others for various scopes and eyepieces from 2-14". Saved many an otherwise short viewing or imaging session. I recommend using a regulated control box to minimize the current draw especially if you are running off a battery.

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Dig It Dinosaur - Archeopteryx - Natural Science Kit -Affordable Reviews

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My son saved his allowance to purchase this dig kit. I was a bit skeptical when I saw the price, but I couldn't have been more wrong. This is just as good as the more expensive dig kits. My son had a blast finding all of the bones. A bit of warning though, these dig kits are extremely messy and dusty. Doing them outside, will save you a lot of time cleaning up. Also we put goggles over his eyes b/c the dust was irritating his eyes. My son 5 and 6 year old children have done different dig kits and love them.

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Review of Haba Clutching Nanni Toy

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I purchased this for our 3-month old son for Christmas, and it was the first toy that he could hold on his own. I especially love that the lamb is attached with Velcro so that it can be removed for cleaning, although the edges of the velcro are a little rougher than I'd like...especially considering the fact that it's meant to be chewed on.

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Touch Reading Pen English-Chinese with 8 books - Beginner Package Reviews

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I have been looking for some interesting Chinese materials for my 7-year old daughter. A friend of mine recommended the touch reading pen to me recently. As there are so many books in their E-Read book collection, I don't know what to choose. Then I saw the beginner package. It includes a touch reading pen and 8 books. The books range from workbooks of Chinese Pinyin, characters, math, to fairy tale stories, Chinese dialogues in Disney's Scenes and etc. They are a good combination of working materials and fun readings. My daughter loves the Pen very much. Now she is touching and reading the Chinese books whenever she has time. She has made very good use of the Pen when she is in the car. She is learning Pinyin one by one in the workbook and get chance to practice them in the fairy tale stories (with Pinyin and characters). The Disney book is interesting. It shows only name of objects in Chinese and English (e.g., sunglass). Yet when you touch the pages, there's conversation in both Chinese and English. My daughter loves listening to them as they are from her favorite/familiar characters. I plan to buy the full set of fairy tale stories and Disney books when she finishes these two.

Currently a lot of Chinese books are accompanied with CD/DVD. As I don't want my daughter to play with a computer or watch too much TV/CD/DVD, I am pretty hesitant to buy them. Now I am very happy with the Pen. It serves the multimedia functions, helping sound out Chinese Pinyin/characters very clearly and improving my daughter's pronunciation and intonations. Most importantly, it develops her love for Chinese learning. On the other hand, I don't need worry about her attaching too much to TV or computer.

Would recommend this set to any beginning Chinese learners!

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I bought Touch Reading Pen and some E-read books for my kids late last year, thought they might like it, didn't expect this Touch Reading Pen and books become one of my kids' most liked Christmas presents.

About this "toy", what's important to my kids:

it's been 3 months since they got it and they haven't get sick of these "toys". They have learned a lot of Chinese words from these books in a effectless way simply because they are interested in it.

the reason I give 4 star(instead of 5 star) to "how much fun is this toy" is, sometimes it takes a few seconds longer before the Pen reads a word(after it is pointed at certain word). Because of this reason kids can lose their patient while they eagerly waiting to hear "how it read in Chinese".

About this product, what's good to me as a parent:

while kids "playing" with these toys, they learn Chinese in effectively. I give a 5 star to its "educational value" for sure;

it works as described always very important to a buyer;

I am a little unsure how to rate "durable" of this product, we've have them for 3 months they still work as new. I give it 5 stars, don't want to make a bad assumption on a good product, because it's so worth to buy.

Highly recommond this product to parents who try to encourage kids learn Chinese.

Linda R.

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My son attends a Mandarin Dual Language Immersion elementary school, and as I don't speak Mandarin Chinese nor read Simplified Chinese, I thought this would help him to learn to read and build up his vocabulary, similar to the Leap Frog Tag. My younger preschooler actually enjoys it much more, as she's much more into reading than her older brother. She's already dropped it a few times and it's holding up very well.

Educationally, it does work very similarly to the Leap Frog Tag system, as you touch the pen to the words in the books.

The downsides are that the pen does not function as well as the Leap Frog Tag. You really have to touch the pen to the book straight on for it to sense the book. If you are crooked or off a little, then it doesn't read anything. Also, the default volume is really loud, so I'm constantly touching the volume control to turn it down. Also, the instructions are in Chinese and in typical very poorly translated English and make very little sense to me, so I'm sure I'm missing a lot in what the Touch Pen can do. I think I'm gonna have to bring in the instructions to my son's Chinese teacher to read and explain to me what I'm missing.

I wish the books that came with the package were more story books instead of game-ish and just phrases of stories; I did purchase the Brown Bear series of books, but they are too easy for my first grader son as he already knows most of the words and can figure out the rest from context. My preschooler enjoys them though.

But the absolutely biggest problem is that my order arrived in a taped up box and with the contents unwrapped, like this was a previously purchased or used item. I addressed this with the seller and with Amazon. Amazon responded promptly by refunding me a portion of my sale. The seller never responded.

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The positive is you can learn the sound of the pin yin which some of the Chinese school in my local area can't really teach accurately. This is more of a supplement to his learning. I thought the pin yin could have been more. When they read some of the sentences, it could be slower but it was a little too fast to pick up. They did pronounce the pinyin good!!!

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This was better than I thought it would be. My daughter is very excited to learn about these items in science. Fossils are a good size and arrived in perfect condition.

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Review of VTech Baby's Light-Up Laptop

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Offered this as a gift and the little boy really loved it. It kept his attention for quite a while, and it even made him smile from time to time. Also the baby's mother is Spanish, and totally appreciated that the toy teaches both in English and Spanish. It helps her teach her son some words and numbers in her native language.

It was definitely a good buy. The parents were impressed, as it quickly became one of the baby's favorite toys.

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This was a big hit at my grandson's first birthday party.

He had numerous gifts, but grabbed this and sat down with it,

playing with all the buttons and quite pleased with the noise it made!

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This is the favorite toy of my 16 month old. She plays with it several times a day and it keeps her attention for quite a while each time.

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My 9 month old is obsessed with our laptops so we got this for him to keep him distracted while we're working on ours. So far he really loves it. He's too young to really understand how to properly use it, but enjoys pushing the buttons to hear the sounds and see the lights. I think it's a toy he's going to be able to grow into. My one word of caution is regarding the laptop lid. I'd seen other reviews on similar products that fingers were easily pinched in the closed lid. Unfortunately, it's very true. The toy is recommended for ages 12 months and up, and I suspect that's part of the reason. I don't think it should stop you from buying it for a younger baby, just be aware and keep an eye on your baby while they're playing.

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Our 10 month old is obsessed with this v tech laptop. He's had it for a few months and loved it since day one.

Hohner Kids / Pair of Wooden Claves Reviews

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These were a great purchase! Good price and nice sound, good-looking as well. Shipping was fast without paying extra. They sound better than the pair I already own, which are thicker but sound more hollow.

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These claves have a great sound for the price. I was very pleased with them. They are being used in my music classroom.

Cheap Woodstock Percussion Chimalong Deluxe with Carrying Case

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We had seen a Woodstock Pipedream and it had very clear tones. Thought this would be handy for our purposes in the carrying case but the tube mounting does not allow the pure clear sound of the Pipedream. Returned it and will order the Woodstock Pipedream

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We bought this for our son but we (as parents) often grab it and play a tune on it as well. Fun for the whole family. The only thing that could get damaged in the future is the foam that holds the tubes together. I called the manufacturer and you can order replacement parts in case this happens. We love the sound; very calming and charming compared to those cheap shrill sounding xylophones. Would definitely recommend.

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Got it got my 4 year old and its pretty big and very loud of course thats what its supposed to do. But Other then that nicely made. A little pricey but we do live in hawaii and you cant find these here??

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Love love love this item! This was the most played with at the birthday party by far. Not too loud, comes with everything including storage case and song book.

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I bought this for my baby granddaughter, but I'm practicing on it myself until she's old enough to appreciate it.

Never too old to be inspired by music. What I particularly liked was that the designer was a music teacher who wanted his own kids to have a quality "toy" instrument. The case is a real bonus, too.

LP RhythMix 5 Piece Rhythm Kit with Backpack Review

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these shakers are loud, but its a 'constructive' noise rather than all of the annoying sounds that come with electronic toys. We bought this for a baby and have just taken away the sticks and triangle until he's old enough to use them, but loves the parts we've given him.

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I got the older version of this a few years back (made of wood, not plastic). With my second daughter, she eats things a lot more and I didn't like her chewing the paint off the wood! So I bought this newer, plastic set, which was fine because they also mixed up what instruments were included. The sound is a little different but everything is definitely more durable. The description when I purchase this stated that it came with a backpack, but it does not. I love LP Rhythmix products.

Review of Plan Toys Stacking Tree

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I purchased this toy for my 2 year old. She absolutely loves it (as does my 8 month old and my 3 year old). All three of them use it differently, exploring the pieces (they are very smooth) and the different ways to stack them. They love that the base rocks, making the tree slightly unstable for stacking. The quality of the toy is excellent, making the Melissa and Doug stacking toys seem cheap. This toy will easily be passed along to cousins and younger children as mine grow older. Likely, no one will realize the toy's age.

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I bought this for my 16-month-old son about 2 months ago because of his fascination with stacking things. He adores this toy. It is such great quality because it is made by Plan Toys. We have already ordered him several other Plan Toys gifts for Christmas because of the exceptional quality. The wood is dyed, not painted so it won't chip and the wood is soft and smooth. The pieces naturally right themselves when they are stacked from the top so that you get a perfect tree every time. My son loves to experiment with putting on different lengths in different order to see how the shape changes. If you are reading this...buy this toy! You will not be disappointed!

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My daughter got the Plan Toys Stacking Cone (another GREAT stacking toy) for Christmas when she was 9 months old. The cone is one of her favorite toys, so we got her the tree for her first birthday. The tree is harder to stack than the cone, so definitely glad we have both. Also, the tree branches can be stacked in any order (whereas the cone pieces needs to be stacked in the same order), which is a lot of fun for her. The plan toys stackers really are beautiful. The wood is dyed (not painted), so the paint doesn't chip off like it does the Melissa and Doug wooden toys. Our daughter is 18 months old and still plays with the tree and the cone almost every day. Would definitely recommend this stacker for your little one or for baby gifts!

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We purchased this for our son for his 1st birthday and it was the first toy that he began stacking after blocks. The design is simple for such a young child not to get confused or distracted by other features. It also looks great in his playroom. The wood finish is very smooth and bright vibrant colors. We are very pleased with the quality of Plan Toys.

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My 15-month old grandson plays with this for about 15 minutes at a time--a very long period for a toy to entertain a baby. The design is ingenious; even if he doesn't get the branches lined up exactly, the notches are balanced in a way that makes the piece slide into place. The only caveat is that the tree trunk is quite solid; if the baby decides to throw it or slug somebody with it, significant damage may result (to the target, not the trunk)!

Plan Toys Dancing Alligator Review

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Our son walked a little on the late side at 17 months, and this little alligator has become a great companion for him since. With a dog, we must go for walks daily, and he walks the alligator while I tend to his younger brother and walk the dog. That alligator has put some MILES on it. We got it as a gift from my aunt who is an avid Salvation Army shopper and were devastated when a wheel fell off (this is probably after at least 50 miles on the thing, not including its milage from previous owners), but we found a label on its clackity body and were ecstatic to have located a new one. The best part ... no batteries! Just a well-made and inexpensive toy that is, quite literally, willing to go the distance with your little one.

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I bought this cute little fellow for my nephew. When it came, I just HAD to get it out and play with it myself! The clapping (not overly annoying) intrigued and scared my cat, but I sure thought it was fun. The wheel axels are off-center, forcing the "worm"-like motion (like the 80s dance, which forces the plates to clap as it strolls along. It is smaller than I expected -box is only about 4"x4"x12", but I guess that makes it a little less intimidating for small children. Haven't given this to my nephew yet, but I sure think it's a great, timeless toy that can entertain for many years. For those who are interested, the paint is soy-based; the manufacturer really seemed to be dedcated to a natural, quality product.

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This is a great walking toy for toddlers. the alligator's wooden body moves as it walks, so it makes the kids giggle and interested in walking with it. My son loves to dance with it!

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My first daughter go this toy for Christmas when she was just 10 months old. She is now almost 5 and still loves this toy. It was been through 3 kids now and they all love to play with him. His name is clicker and he really gets around. When friends come over they also love to play with clicker and usually a fight will break out but he is very durable and has always come out on the other side in perfect condition!!!

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My girlfriend sent this to our daughter for her 1st birthday. She had just begun to walk, but she played with it often. Now that she is 18 months and running, she loves to pull the alligator around the house and especially loves the clacking noise it makes. I love that it is environmentally friendly and needs no batteries. This is a great toy for your own kids or as a gift for a 12+ month toddler. I will certainly buy more Plan Toys going forward

Melissa & Doug Happy Giddy Broom Reviews

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I bought this broom for my 16 month old grandson since he can't keep his little hands off of mine. When I took it out of the box for him, he squealed as soon as he saw the face and happy colors. He loves to sweep the floor and though it is still a little too tall for him, he drags it everywhere, and plays with it daily. It is a perfect little "toy" that lets your little one help clean and keeps them busy ! I thought it was a great price and it was delivered quickly. Overall I am pleased with the purchase.

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I got these brooms several months ago for my twin boys. They look just like they did when I received them. I wasn't too crazy about the bright colors (wanted something more realistic) but they have been very durable and my boys have enjoyed using them for pretend sweeping. If you want a durable play broom, this is it. :)

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We gave this broom and the Melissa & Doug Bollie Broom to two toddlers, ages 14 months & 2 years, and the children didn't want to even look at their other presents. They were off & running, sweeping like mad. It was a big improvement in safety over their previous attempts to sweep with a full-sized broom, let me tell you! And the brooms are VERY cute.

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My 18 month old son loves to play with this broom! It is so cute and durable. He is about 30" tall and the broom is a little big for him, but he manages just fine! Melissa & Doug toys are the best!

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My son loves this broom. He always want to help when I am cleaning and this broom keeps him occupied. The colors are great and it is actually pretty sturdy/durable and well built. I highly recommend it.