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With summer officially here, we’re spending less time indoors and I’m finding that we’re not reading as much as we used to. Fortunately, we instilled a love for reading early on, and my son makes it a point to remind us about our evening story time.
I love the timeless tradition of opening and reading a book. The words that come alive…the pictures that drive the story. I’m also impressed with technology that takes the classic book and turns it into something innovative. Earlier this week, VTechkids launched their new V.Reader into Target stores and will release the product nationwide in August. This children’s take on the modern Kindle brings stories to life through animation, narration, character voices, graphics, sounds, and music.
My son can’t read yet, but he will get the fundamentals of reading (vocabulary, phoincs, word building) just by using the V.Reader. I’ve been told that the earlier a child reads, the better prepared he will be for school and the more likely it is that he will succeed. It’s vital to start getting children interested in reading at an early age, and the V.Reader promotes and compliments this goal.
V.Reader is easy to use…it only took my son a few minutes to get oriented to it. Children can either listen and follow along with a story read by animated characters or use the touch screen to play reading games. V.Reader is highly interactive and will keep kids occupied for a good amount of time. My son prefers the touch screen mode because he likes to be active and involved (rather than observing).
The VTech site offers 100 additional downloadable stories, some of which are free. Parents are encouraged to participate and can keep up with their child’s learning process via progress reports and reading certificates. V.Reader is currently available in Target stores nationwide and will be released in August.
Win It! One of you will win a V.Reader ($59.99). Simply leave me a comment with a feature you like or another product like from the site. Comments will close on July 10, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn. Want an extra entry? Do any or all of the following and receive an extra entry for each one.
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Melissa P. @Mel4Him says
I like that you will be able to download stories.
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I like the Kidizoom camera for ages 5-8.
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I like the Kidizoom Pink, my niece loves hers.
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Rachel C says
This looks so cool – this is the first I’ve seen of this toy. I love that the kids can read or play games with it. It looks like so much fun, and I know my kids would all enjoy using it. And free downloadable stories? Can’t beat that!
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Kim says
love the touch screen mode!
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I like the Kidizoom Pink and the MobiGo
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I love the graphics and the touchscreen. I really like the V.Smile Motion Active Learning System Pink too.
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Steph says
My favorite feature of the V.Reader is the Downloadable Stories. Looks like they will have about 100 available for download soon and alot will be available for free. How cool is that?!
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I like the idea of being able to download new stories when you want them.
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I like the Kidizoom Camera
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Jessica B says
I love how it is just like what adults use so my kids get to feel like they have their own neat things like mom
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I love the Kidizoom Pink for my daughter.
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Erika says
I like the learning games the V.Reader has to offer. This looks like it would be a great tool for children that have reading comprehension difficulties. It also looks like a great tool for visual learners! I think they should continue to offer “character” games like Thomas the Tank Engine, Wall-e, Ponyo, Star Wars the Clone Wars, Clifford, George, etc. Many children go through phases where they LOVE certain characters and if there is a book/game on this system it encourages them to learn without even knowing it!
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I like the Mousekadoer Laptop.
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Beth says
I like that there will be a lot of different stories available, and some will be free.
Joy Maddox says
I just love that it’s an electronic device that would get my little gadget loving boy even more interested in reading! I think this would be perfect for him.
MommyB says
I like the Ride N Learn Giraffe
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Jessica says
I like that you can download stories.
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Downloadable Stories.
Heather S says
Mousekadoer Laptop looks cute
Denise S says
I like the touch screen feature and it would be great for long car trips.
Vickie Couturier says
From the site I also like:Jungle Gym: Ride & Learn Giraffe Bike
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Ellen C. says
My son would like the mouskasdoer laptop. Thanks for the chance.
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Karen Mead says
I like that they have stories you can download.
Kristie says
I like that it has a touch screen!
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Colleen Jensen says
I like that this is for kids just learning to read, it would make reading fun.
Nicole C. says
I like the Kidizoom.
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Kathleen says
I like the idea of being able to download new stories when you want them.
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Jodi says
This looks great! I’m sure my son would enjoy it! I think he’d also like the new MobiGo.
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susan says
I like the touch screen ~ never too early to teach them life skills!
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Donna C. says
I like the Iron Man 2 Learning Laptop. My nephew always wants to play games on my laptop, this would be perfect for him.
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beth shepherd says
I also like the kidizoom in pink for my daughter
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Mellissa C says
I like the Sponge Bob laptop.
TheAngelForever says
Too many features to mention that I like on this. I know my little guy would also love the Kidizoom Camera.
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Denise B. says
Our daughter likes the Kidizoom camera.
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Debbie Stanton says
the feature that I like is that it is versatile… both a storybook reader and can play games. .. it’s like two handheld toys in one.
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Jennifer T. says
I’d love to have the Kidizoom Pink camera for my daughter.
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Trisha Lynn says
I love that it has a touch screen what a great feature!
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I follow on twitter and tweeted!
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Carolyn says
I love the Kidizoom Pink camera!
Debbie Stanton says
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Stephanie says
Interesting! It’s like a Kindle for preschoolers! I bet my 3-year-old would love it. She’s already a tech-savvy girl. 🙂
Monique Rizzo says
I love the Kidizoom camera.
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Thao says
Another product I like is the 3-in-1 Smart Wheels
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Crystal Allen says
i like that the v reader is easy to use thanks clallen at ntin dot net
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Tamara B. says
I also like their Kidizoom Plus camera.
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Carol G says
I also like the Sit to Stand Learning Walker. My grandson has an earlier model, and although he is virtually running now, he still likes pushing it around (maybe too much sometimes!) and playing with the insert.
Kristi C says
I like that you can download additional stories.
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Marci says
I like the Kidizoom Plus Camera.
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Clarissa says
i think the bugsby would be great for kids learning to read
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Jill Myrick says
we also like the V Smile Motion System.
Thank you so much for the giveaway.
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sara says
I like the screen protector and I like that there will be some free downloadable stories!
Susan C says
I would really like the Kidizoom for my granddaughter.
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Dave says
Besides this awesome V.Reader, another product we like is the V.Smile Motion Active Learning System. Thank you for the terrific give-away.
Heather M says
Kidizoom Camera in Pink
Shanna Bailes says
My daughter would love the Mousekadoer Laptop! I also like the New Mobigo!
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Clarissa says
my kids are so active i think a ride and learn giraffe would be a great way for them to learn while being active
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Linda says
I also like the Vtech Giraffe Jungle Gym.
Becky M says
my boys would love the kidizoom camera!
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LT says
We also like the Disney Princess Carriage Laptop!
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Ria Clarke says
I like that it is so interactive and makes reading so fun
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Amanda says
I love that it’s touchscreen and interactive. That really takes it a step beyond just being a book with sounds! I also love the VTech MobiGo. So many great educational products available to kids these days!
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
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cherice says
The V.Smile Motion Active Learning System looks fun! Thanks for the chance.
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Jenn S. says
I also like the Bugsby Reading System- Pen and Starter Book Bundle.
kelly Wakefield says
I like the Kidizoom Pink – my daughter would just adore one!
Daniel M says
the kidzoom looks like fun too
shawna says
I like the touch screen.
Lona W says
Love that my youngest can listen and follow along
Angela Winesburg says
I also love the kidizoom camera, thanks!
joanne major says
i like the touch screen
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Katie R. says
I love the touchscreen feature.
Melissa M. says
I love that it’s got a touch screen!
pixie13 says
I like the touch screen & I love that they have so many stories already available
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Jennifer M says
I like that you can download content soon.
Tesa Shelton says
I like that it’s so easy for kids to use.
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Louis says
my favorite feature is definitely the touch screen
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Ro says
Very educational and one that makes it fun to learn for a lazy learner.
Melody says
I like that my children could get a little help to be better readers when they start school someday!!
rebecca says
I like the Jungle Gym ride and learn.
danielle says
The Rhyme and Discover book would be nice for my nieces birthday.
Karen P says
I like the kidizoom
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Jennai says
I like all of the characters they have in their stories, especially Thomas the Tank which is our favorite.
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Amy Delong says
really like that you can download story’s
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Shiela Hickmon says
I like the touch screen! My daughter would love it too!
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Erica C. says
The Kidizoom camera would be fun to have too!
Rosey says
I like the Mobigo.
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Lisa L says
My son would love the Handy Manny’s Construction Laptop
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I think the touch screen rocks- also like the camera.
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I like that it has a touch screen. I think that will be easy for kids to use. [email protected]
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Miranda Allen says
I like the mobigo pink
M. Sankara says
i love the touch screen and I love that are so many available titles
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R.S. Martin says
I just love how it seems to make reading fun. Vtech has some really cool toys. I also like their new Mobigo
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Michael says
In addition to the V.Reader, another VTech product that I would love to have for the kids is the MobiGo. 🙂
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susan smoaks says
i like the downloadable stories
Ken says
The Kidizoom camera would be perfect for my granddaughter.
trixx says
I like the cool color touch screen!
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Susan Smith says
I like the Kidizoom Pink camera
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Shilo Beedy says
I like the Lightning McQueen Learning Laptop
shawna says
I love that it has a touch screen. My daughter loves to use her brother’s ipod touch mainly because of the touch screen. I love that this would help her learn to read and have fun at the same time.
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melanie says
The Vtech MobiGo looks really cool also.
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Chrysa says
My favorite feature is the touchscreen!
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Gianna says
I love the touchscreen feature.
Michelle H. says
I think my kids would like the Kidizoom camera.
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Sarah L says
I like the mobi-go. Thanks for the contest.