Wow. Make that a double Wow. The new Leapfrog Tag Reading system is incredible. Truly unbelievable. Much to our total surprise, Leapfrog sent the starter Tag "touch reading system" to us last week. The Leapfrog Tag, geared for children ages 4-9 is totally appropriate for our Mackenzie, a very verbal preschooler at almost age 3. We’ve never seen her take to a toy or learning to read in such an immediate and excited manner. Honestly, as parents, we both felt like watching her use the Tag was like literally WATCHING the learning right before our very eyes. The Tag looks like a giant pen and basically has a tiny optical reader – which looks like a penpoint. This talking pen enables children to read books and play games and answer questions, and play games throughout the stories. This toy fosters independence and a love of reading – along with helping kids learn to read. I’ve always loved Leapfrog’s toys, but this learning system goes above and beyond ANY expectations I’d have ever imagined. If your child has an early interest in reading – or you are trying to foster that skill, I encourage you to run and buy this product now or put it on your holiday gift list. The initial kit comes with 1 book but you can buy additional stories to go along with your Tag pen for $14. Titles include favorite characters like Diego or Disney Princess – along with classics like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. For more information, click here. Price: $50