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The V.Reader Animated E-Book System by VTech is an interactive
digital learning toy that encourages young kids ages three to
seven years to learn to read and improve their vocabulary and
reading skills. This e-reader is designed for younger users and
features brightly colored buttons, a large touch screen, and a
see-through protective case cover. Use the V.Reader to introduce
reading in a fun, dynamic way that will encourage the development
of important skills and keep active imaginations engaged.
Interactive E-Reading System
Ages: 3 to 7 years
Requires: Four AA batteries (not included)
What We Think
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The Good: A fun and dynamic way to learn reading skills for a
variety of age levels
The Challenging: QWERTY keyboard is not very touch-sensitive and
might take some getting used to
In a Nutshell: An e-reader designed for young readers
V.Reader is an exciting interactive learning tool for kids. Kids'
E-Book System Designed for Easy, Durable Use
Engineered to encourage the development of important reading
skills, the V.Reader is a fun, dynamic learning tool that will
keep active minds encouraged and engaged. Designed to withstand
regular use and abuse by young users, the V.Reader features a
sturdy plastic body with see-through plastic screen cover that
easily opens and closes for access to the touch screen and
navigational/keyboard buttons.
This engaging e-reader also features rounded corners and
rubberized plastic on the edges for added protection against
dings and bumps. A large speaker on the front projects delightful
voices, sounds, and music, and the included V.Reader pen helps
users navigate menu options and learning exercises on the touch
screen. The headphone jack provides young users with the option
of listening to storybook cartridges in private, and the DC power
jack allows the use of the V.Reader without batteries. As with
other e-readers, new interactive content may be downloaded by
parents from the VTech Web site using the included USB cable.
Versatile, Fun Activities for Different Levels of Learning
The V.Reader's interactive storytelling capabilities engage
young readers to explore the art of reading while encouraging
them to have fun at the same time. Users may choose to enter
their name and select an avatar to personalize their V.Reader
before their first use. After that, young readers may choose from
a variety of activities: users can watch a story, where each line
of the story is read aloud and can be followed on the screen;
they can play reading games that challenge them to learn more
about rhyming, syllables, lowercase and uppercase letters, and
reading comprehension; and they can use the dictionary feature
that provides a complete list of vocabulary words corresponding
to the story.
Older users, over the age of five, may choose from more
difficult categories of activities including phonics, vocabulary,
and word re games. Additionally, by using the provided
USB cable to connect the V.Reader to a computer, parents can
monitor their child's reading activity and create completion
certificates as progress is made.
What's in the Box
V.Reader device, V.Reader pen, V.Reader Storybook cartridge,
soft cleaning cloth, USB cable, user's manual.
This device plays fully animated stories with narration,
character voices, vivid graphics, and exciting music!
From the Manufacturer
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With V.Reader Animated E-Book System children will discover the
joy of reading while seeing well-loved characters like Shrek and
Disney Fairies in stories with vivid animations. As the stories
come alive with animations and sounds on the color touch screen,
children take a journey into a world of imagination while
developing the necessary building blocks to grow from a
pre-reader to a confident and fluent reader. Cartridges are age
graded for 3 to 5 year-olds and 5 to 7 year-olds. Each storybook
cartridge includes a fully narrated and animated story, 8 reading
skill games, and a story dictionary.
- ~4.3" color touch screen (diagonal measurement).
- Plays fully animated stories with story narration, character voices, vivid graphics and exciting music and sounds.
- Includes 3 ways to play: Watch the story, reading games and story dictionary.
- USB port and SD memory card slot for expansion.
- Durable, kid-tough design.