Features:

• WordLaunch system combines tactile play with onscreen learning activities
• Teaches phonics, word building, consonant blends, short vowels, and long vowels
• Carnival-theme game makes learning exciting for ages 4 through 8
• Features thirteen hands-on learning games
• Includes WordLaunch machine, 32 letter tiles, tile storage tray, and TV connector cable

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Simply plug the Word Launch base into your television to begin this carnival-themed adventure. Children build 600+ three or four-letter words by placing combinations of the 32 included letter tiles into the Word Launch base and watch each letter and word spring to life on the television. Thirteen hands-on learning games help children progress through three learning levels. Children begin with sounding out letters and learning to build simple three letter CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. Children then build four-letter words with beginning and ending consonant blends. In the advanced learning mode, children learn about long and short vowels and how vowel sounds change when a silent "e" is added to a word. Fun and games and rewards encourage children to learn as they build the ultimate roller coaster. Join the fun and launch your child on the path to reading! Introduces: phonics skills, word building, consonant blends, and short/long vowels. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included). Measures 7" x 10" x 2.5".

Amazon.com Product Description:
What a fun way to read! The LeapFrog WordLaunch system combines tactile play with animated onscreen learning activities in an exciting, carnival-theme game. Recommended for ages four through eight, children build words with the included tiles then watch them come to life on screen.

Plugs into any Television Set
This innovative system plugs right into your television set for easy and convenient viewing. It includes the WordLaunch machine, 32 letter tiles, tile storage tray, and TV connector cable. The WordLaunch measures 7-by-10-by-2-1/2 inches and 4 AA batteries are provided. Thirteen hands-on learning games help kids master language as they progress from sounding out letters to reading three and four-letter words. The WordLaunch is also a self-esteem booster and a great preparation tool for pre-school or kindergarten. It teaches phonics, word building, consonant blends, short vowels, and long vowels.

Kids love learning to read with this delightful sound-it, build-it, read-it system. And the delightful carnival game keeps them busy with many animated, on-screen learning activities. Plus, when the child is finished playing, this system tucks away nicely and has a storage tray for all the letters.

What's in the Box
WordLaunch machine, 32 letter tiles, tile storage tray, and TV connector cable.

This innovative system plugs right into your television set for easy and convenient viewing.

Rating : - Fun for 3-4 year olds
My son just turned 3 and loves this game. My son is advanced for his age and this is just what he needs to make learning words fun. I would ignore the comments about the graphics. We use the game on our 32 inch TV and the graphics are fine for a 3 year old. What do parents expect for $22?

I recommend this game for children under 5.