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*48 Hr Giveaway* – VTech V.Reader Interactive E-Reading System (Hot Deals too) – CLOSED

**GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED**
Congratulations to: #236 HEather R

I’ve been spotting so many deals to go with the VTech V.Reader Interactive E-Reading System, that I knew I had to get this special holiday giveaway ready ASAP! Yes, huge software deals (you can check out my notes below)!

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, I do want to mention something really special……VTech recently announced they are donating 4,000 new books to start reading programs across the country through First Book, who provides books to parents who can’t afford them.

Love that!

As many of you know, I have a 4 year old daughter who is not in a formal preschool, but stays at home and learns with me. We’ve been working on sight words for the past few months – beginning stages of reading. It’s so cool to actually see the learning taking place.

We’ve been fortunate to have some great tools to encourage reading, one of which is the Vtech V.Reader Interactive E-Reading System. While I will always have a library full of traditional books in the house (I’m a HUGE reader), I’m really seeing the value in using technology to help kids at this age.

According to VTech, 40% of moms with children ages 3 to 7 years old say that they simply do not having enough time to spend reading with their children.  For those kids who can’t yet read, or are in the process of learning, having something they can access (without the assistance of a parent) can help them learn.

Here’s the Scoop:

V.Reader provides the necessary building blocks for kids to grow from a pre-reader into a fluent reader as they learn reading comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, word-building and definitions that are easy to comprehend.

It comes with a 3.5″ color touch screen, and unlike other systems, it has a cover that protects the screen (which I love), and opens and closes easily. It folds completely behind itself too.

It has a touch screen and you can use your fingers or the included stylus.  The stylus isn’t attached, which has it’s pros and cons.  The pros – easier to use for young kids.  The cons…..um, this is likely to get lost at some point.  We most likely will not be traveling with it.  🙂

I do think the unattached stylus is helping her in how she holds a pencil…….that’s been tricky for her. Already loaded on the V.Reader – Writing practice, where you can choose to trace numbers, letters, or even words. This has been a huge help for my daughter as we are learning to make our letters more legible. 🙂

The V.Reader comes pre-loaded with the “What’s That Noise” storybook and applications such as a Photo Viewer, Video Player, and Art activities. Additional storybook cartridges (sold separately -see the hot deals below) offer new stories and feature a fully narrated and animated story, reading skill games, and a Story Dictionary.

  • Plays fully animated stories with story narration, character voices, vivid graphics, and exciting sounds and music!
  • Storybook Cartridges have 3 ways to play: Watch the Story, Reading Games, and Story Dictionary
  • USB port and SD memory card slot for expansion
  • Multimedia Capabilities: Photo Viewer, Video Player, Art & Writing Programs
  • You can Download additional e-books and track your child’s progress at VTech’s Learning Lodge Navigator

The V.Reader does not come with any additional software……but gives you tokens to use online in order to download 3 eBooks.  You will want to grab some software if purchasing the V.Reader……fortunately, I’ve spotted some of the lowest prices I’ve ever seen on software this week.  I’m grabbing two of them since we don’t have any cartridges yet.

4AA Batteries will be needed in case you are preparing for Christmas morning.  🙂

Best of all, not only is the V.Reader educational, but it’s fun too.  Our favorite activity just for fun – the coloring pages in the Art program.  We take turns creating!  Yes, Mommy too!

DEALS: Vtech V.Reader Interactive E-Reading System: $44.96 on Amazon

SOFTWARE DEALS: Disney software (Cars, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Disney Princess – Amazon just $7.99/$9.99 (I’ve never seen so low)

Now for some extra fun for my readers….

GIVEAWAY:

One (1) winner will receive a VTech V.Reader Interactive E-Reading System!

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win.  That’s it.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
You can earn one (1) extra entry for each of the following (leave as separate comments please for each entry):

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Giveaway ends at midnight (central time) on Saturday, December 17th, 2011! Valid for US residents (age 18 and older) and addresses only. No purchase necessary to enter. Winner will be randomly selected. Void where Prohibited. I’ll announce (and contact by email) the winner on this post and the winner will have 2 days to get back to me for delivery details. Limit one set of entries per household.

(Complimentary product was provided for review. All remarks are the personal and honest opinions of A Frugal Friend)

Comments

  30. I would love to win this for my daughter who is just learning to read and my son who is a little behind in his reading. This would be great help for them.

  37. I have a 5 year old that needs some extra reading practice and I think he would like to use this to read each night.

  44. I would love to win this for my 3 year old daughter, she would love something like this and have so much fun trying to read. Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful giveaway!

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  54. I have a 4 yr old with some speech problems and would love to get him into reading or recognizing words to put him ahead in other areas.

  60. This would be perfect for my niece she loves my e-reader andit would be great if she had here own.

  73. my little girl is starting to read and i know she would love this. It would motivate her more..

    dollhousecreation(at)gmail(dot)com

  107. would love to win because it sounds perfect for my son, he loves technology and I love that he can learn with it

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  132. Oh I would love to win this for my grandson. He is just getting to the stages where is would love this. Reading is so important!

  138. I am a subscriber to your emails…I love getting them there are a lot of great deals you send out!

  139. My 3 yr. old daughter would love this! She is so into reading and wants to be read to 3 and 4 times daily. This would be an amazing gift for her

  141. Even though my lo is only 15 months old….her 2 favorite things right now are mommys compute her books. “Book” was her first word!

  142. Hi Frugal Friend:

    I have been looking all over for this! It is soldout in all the stores near me, but I absolutely have to get this for a present for my nephew. (He is autistic, and I believe toys like this will help him.) Thank you for this giveaway even if I don’t win because VTech is a great company.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Kristen

  154. I’d love to win this for my daughter. She loves to read and this would help her to achieve that goal on her own.

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  161. I’d like to win cause my kids love these kinds of toys — and it’s something I like to see them play and learn with!
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  168. I’d love to win this for my nephew. He is in preschool and could really benefit from a toy like this!

  172. This VTech Interactive Reader is Very Nice. I like the fact that it does a little bit of Everything 🙂 It is an Amazing tool for little ones to guide them in the right direction in Many Ways!!! I would Love to have this to teach my Granddaughter when she spends the night and gets a little bit older. Even though she watches on my laptop when we put cute litlle videos up for her from youtube 🙂 Thank You for this Great Find & Willingness to Share 😉 You are a Blessing!!!!

  185. I would love to win this for my niece & nephew! Would be great for them to enjoy stories together!

  196. I have to keep up with things like this for my grandchildren and I think the oldest would absolutely flip over grandma giving her this for her birthday.
    Gladys P
    @sueparks2003
    sps1113 @ yahoo dot com

  210. I would love to win this for my daughter. She is 5 and is learning to read at school and just loves it. I think she would absolutely love this! Thanks for the awesome giveaway

  211. I would like to win this for my toddler he is barely starting to read and I know this will make it easier for him , thank you

  250. I’d love to win this for my best friends son, he’s like family to us, and he’s at the perfect age for this! My friend is in college and can’t really afford to give him much for Christmas, so I’d love to be able to help out and give them something special.
    steph4575 at msn dot com

  253. I have to boys (2 & 3) and would love to win this for them. It looks like a great learning toy…who can beat learning while having fun. Thanks for the chance to win!

  261. Id love to win this for my son, Parker, who is learning to read, and he’s loving it! I’m sure he’d get great use from it 🙂

  281. My son who is having difficulty learning to read loves books/stories and hand held devices. I think it would be perfect for him!

  286. I would love to win this because my 5 year old son is learning to read and this would be a helpful tool for him.

  288. I work in the pediatrics department at the hospital and I’d love to be able to donate this to the charity we help for the holidays!

  299. I would love to win this for a neighbor boy. His family doesn’t have much and he is the perfect age for this. He would love this and I would love to give him something that is not only fun to play with but teaches as well. Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail dot com

  328. I would love to win this for my granddaughter as time gets closer, not excited due to finanacial reasonings,but tis would be great for her…Happy Holidays

  329. I have a four year old and have been wanting him to have this. He is asking about letters and wanting to learn them. This would be perfect Hope we win!!

  334. My four-year-old daughter loves to have my read to her but has started asking me to teach her how to read on her. She always wants to be able to do things all by herself. This VTech V.Reader would be the perfect thing for her right now as she gets more independent.

  344. Id love to win this for one of my 8 grandchildren,,be a great birthday gift for one of them

    vlbelk9at)hotmail.com

  352. My daughter would love this! She would sit in my lap all day and be read to. Maybe I could actually get a load of dishes done if this could read for her too!!

  372. This would make a great gift for my three year old nephew. He’s at that age where he loves books but isn’t able to read them yet.

  375. This would definitely help my son. He has sensory issues and this would help with increasing his attention span.

  383. I’d like to win so my two kids can learn thru their favorite characters. tracyparral at yahoo dot com

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