LeapFrog Learning Friendsand 8482 Phonics Bus Vehicle
Beep! Beep! When little ones hop aboard the Phonics Bus with their Learning Friends, they discover the entire alphabet through easy-press letters, 26 learning songs, and fun removable characters that encourage open-ended, imaginative play! Each easy-press letter says it’s name and sound, and plays a fun learning song. With three modes of play, the Learning Friends Phonics Bus from LeapFrog introduces toddlers to letter names, letter sounds, letter songs that combine letter names with sounds, and the ABC Song. They’re also treated to three versions of the song “The Wheels on the Bus.” With letters, characters and fun learning songs, the Leap Frog Learning Friends Phonics Bus will delight toddlers while encouraging development of key skills and behaviors, such as language development, creativity, curiosity and problem solving. For ages 12 mos. and up. Requires 3 “AA” alkaline batteries.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars After 6 months, still lots of fun
My son received this bus last Christmas. Ever since he simply MUST have it in his bed for the night and at nap time. This morning I heard him once again ’sing’ along and repeat quite a few letters. It is educational and fun… and up to now very durable (he often sits on it despite what Mommy says and the bus still looks as good as it did the first day). I definitely recommend this toy!
2 Stars Fun, educational but HAZARDOUS!!!
I got this toy for my son because I thought it has many educational features. After a week, the paint is chipped on one of the frogs. Grant it my son was probably chewing on the frog because he is teething. But that is what makers of kid toys should expect and prepare for. Since the paint on the frogs is not durable, I have to confiscate all the frogs and just allow my son to play with the bus. He still enjoys it but this is not the full potential for this toy. I am thinking of returning it because there is no toy educational enough that I should put my child’s health in danger. Paint chips are just NOT acceptable in children’s toys. Leapfrogs should know better and invest a little more in ensuring this toy is of health and safety standard. I am very disappointed.
5 Stars Sounds very clear
This is our first LeapFrog product. Grandma got it for our 1 year old and he has really enjoyed pushing the buttons. He is not old enough to us it fully but will be soon. We were really impressed with how clear the voice is. It makes the hard c sound, and so on, and you can really hear it. We were sad to see the stickers were peeling off after only a day (and he didn’t even suck on it) but a little glue seems to have done the trick. The bus roof is perfect for a little guy to carry it around with too.
1 Star Keep an eye on the paint
Our one year old received this as a Christmas gift and seemed to really like it-especially the three frogs whom she gnawed on (as one a teething toddler can). About two weeks after Christmas we discovered that the paint was chipping & peeling off of the frogs. After taking the toy away, we emailed Leapfrog & after no reply we phoned. We’ve had a rather protracted experience during which not one person has asked if our daughter is fine (she is according the lead test) and where there seems to be a rather blase attitude about this issue. Be very alert with regard to the paint on this toy.
5 Stars Very cute,educational tory
Like a few other reviewers I bought this for my just now turned 2 year old whom isn’t talking as much as I would hope. I was thrilled to get this…it was so cute! I couldn’t wait to get it out of the box to give it to her. She loves moves the bus across the floor and playing the ABC song. I think this is a great toy! I like that is says the letters and also makes the sounds of the letters. I would recommend this toy to anyone with a small child.
Buy/More Info
Kid Toys [Learning & Education] Aa Alkaline Batteries, Abc Song, Beep Beep, Educational Features, Encouraging Development, Frogs, Imaginative Play, Key Skills, Kid Toys, Language Development, Last Christmas, Leap Frog, Leapfrog, Letter Names, Letter Songs, Little Ones, Lots Of Fun, Mommy, Nap Time, Wheels On The Bus
