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This little toy boombox incorporates the fun of listening and singing along to some favorite tunes with learning some basic skills. This original toy from LeapFrog uses two modes to teach and entertain at the same time. In learn mode, a friendly voice prompts the listener to identify colors, instruments, and sounds by pressing on the corresponding characters. In song mode, there are 25 songs ranging in style from classical to jazz to more standard children's fare. Five original songs make use of rhyming, counting, and other educational themes--and all the songs inspire experimentation and a deeper understanding of how instruments play together when characters are added or subtracted from the lineup. Children can feel part of the band by pressing one of three sound effects buttons, or by singing along. More songs can be added to the repertoire from the LeapFrog Web site, with the aid of the LeapLink (sold separately). After download, the characters--Leap, Lily, Dan, and Casey--will call your child by name.
Developmental and Learning Attributes: Exposure to music during the early years enhances the learning process by promoting language development, creativity, and social interaction. Children respond favorably to music that is familiar. Playing a recorded song several times as background music can boost familiarity and build vocabulary as the lyrics are learned. Inventing new verses for familiar songs and spontaneous singing as they play helps children understand that music is a form of creative expression. --M. Sullivan, Amazon.com editor and former schoolteacher
