Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Introducing Bugsby
Join Bugsby the Book Worm on a magical reading adventure! Your children will love reading along and interacting with their favorite characters as they build early reading skills. Kids will fall in love with reading as they have fun listening to stories read aloud by their new reading pal, Bugsby.
Awhile back I did some reviews of both the Leapfrog Tag reading system and the Poingo reading system. Although I liked both of them overall, there were some features on each that I really disliked. The Poingo system had a nice pen and a good price, but there are only 6 books available with this system. The Tag system has a much wider selection of titles to go with it, but the tip of the pen is sharp and can tear up the pages of the book if your child presses down too hard, and it's a little pricier. With both of these systems, you have to go online to download books to the pen and the pen only holds a few books at a time.
The new Bugsby reading system by VTech has the best features, in my opinion. The pen is a nice chunky shape, easy for little hands to hold, with no sharp tips that can gouge the pages of the book.
There are 8 titles available with this system to keep your kids busy. And the best feature of all, is that each book comes with a cartridge that slips right into Bugsby's little backpack.
You don't need to spend hours online downloading software and information for each title. Just pop the cartridge into the pen and read/play with the book. When you're finished, store the cartridge in the included holder on each book!
On the VTech Kids website, you and your child can create your own Bugsby story online. It's fun to do and you'll get 10% off Bugsby products when you give it a try HERE!
VTech has a Bugsby reading system to give away to one lucky reader! What a great idea for a Christmas present! Just leave me a comment here and I'll choose a random winner on Monday, November 30. Good luck!
* I have been paid to work with VTech on some promotions and did receive a Bugsby reading system to try out, however, as always, I only give my honest opinions on products I review.
205 comments:
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What a great idea! I've never heard of that before.
ReplyDeleteI have a daughter that would absolutely love this!
ReplyDeleteThis looks pretty cool! My girls would LOVE it!
ReplyDeletesounds cute, i've never been disapointed by v-tech we love their stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis looks adorable, I would love to get one of these for my son.
ReplyDeleteThat would be the perfect gift for my son who is just beginning to learn his letters!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have this for my daughter!! Thanks for the review, now I will be exchanging the Tag I bought for the Bugsby.
ReplyDeleteMy 4 year old would love to play with this I'm sure. Pick me, Pick me!:)
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm always up for something free! It looks like something my toddler would enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cool, I'd like to get one for my niece!
ReplyDeleteohhh ahhh I want a bugsby!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is great! My 4yr twins will LOVE this.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try that. We had a leappad with my oldest, but storing it was a pain. This sounds like the best of both worlds.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really neat. My 3 year old would love it. Thanks,
ReplyDeleteJennifer I.
My nephew would love that! I hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is HUGE on "weading" to her. We looked at the Tag jr. but decided it was too pricey for a 2 year old.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win this for her for christmas!!!!!!!
Brianna K.
Looks like a greatq product! My twins would love that as they are 4 years old and learning to read!
ReplyDeletewow, that looks like a great product! I haven't seen it advertised yet. thanks for the heads up, Dawn!
ReplyDeleteI'm about to start a reading program with my little one so this would be very helpful
ReplyDeleteThis looks great!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cool, my 4 year old would love it. I haven't seen a Bugsby yet, so thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteMy little guy is very interested in letters and words right now and he would just love this!
ReplyDeleteThis would be so perfect for my 5 year old. He wants to read himself. Thank you, Dawn, for the review.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my 3yr old.
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn, What a Great present for my youngest Grandchild. Thanks for the offer. Hope I win :) Kristine in Michigan.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds perfect for my three year-old twins. Love reading your blog. Thanks, Chantel M.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, pick me, pick me! Thank you for trying new products and letting us know about them! Crystal Taberski
ReplyDeleteI would love to wrap this up for my niece for Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteSPepper22
I've got 5 kids age 5 months to 6 1/2. The younger ones would love this!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great Christmas present for my girls! :)
ReplyDeleteThat would be great to try out!
ReplyDeleteI would wonder how easy it would be to lose those little cartridges, though...
Who doesn't love VTech. My little guy would love this. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy son would love this! I've actually looked at it a couple of times, but I thought it was a little pricey. I'd love to win one for him though!
ReplyDeleteIt's so darn cute we'd love this!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is learning to read and I think she would love this!
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, what a cute toy. My little guy would probably enjoy that.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen those in the stores, but would love it. My son is wanting to learn to read, and he was enthralled with the Tag Jr. in the stores.
ReplyDeletewould love to win this! count me in :)
ReplyDeleteMy 2 year old would love this
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great system for little ones and easy to handle!
ReplyDeleteLinda
ps... I love Brooklyn's new slipper idea..do you have a patent pending?? LOL
My boys would love this! Thanks for the review Dawn!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun! I've looked at the Leapfrog system, but haven't seen this one yet. My 5 year old is beginning to sound out words and would love a Bugsby!
ReplyDeleteJill in Indiana
Very cool !!
ReplyDeleteWow that's an awesome toy. Books are so hi-tech these days! My Wee Girl would really enjoy something like this.
ReplyDeleteO wow! I'd like to win that! I've never won anything yet :( I love their toys!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win one of those for my 6 year old son!! He would REALLY love it!!
ReplyDeleteWe have the TAG now for our oldest and I totally know what you're talking about with the sharp point- we have the hole on the page to prove it! We would love love love to win this for our youngest!!! Pick me Random Integer Generator!
ReplyDeleteMy son would LOVE this! I have bene debaating a TAG for Christmas. Pick ME!!!
ReplyDeleteJennifer L.
what a neat looking product! My guy would LOVE one...
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this product. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteMy son is 4 and he would love this! This would help him so much with his preparation for school!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE this for my daughter!!
ReplyDeleteWaaay cool! Our kiddo loves books, but is definitely the type to get a little overeager and press too hard on the pages.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an awesome set - he would love one for Christmas!
I would love to give one a try... I have my doubts on how they work, so I have been scared to invest any money in them. I have heard different reviews of them... would love to try one for FREE! ;o)
ReplyDeleteMy adorable twelve-pack of special needs students would love this--only one of them can read!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Dawn to you and yours, hope by now you were able to get that turkey!
ReplyDeleteMy grandson would just love the Bugsby, he loves to read now and I too was looking for something along this very line for Christmas! Pick me, it's my turn! lol
Diane
oh, we need that! my newly 5 5 year old is just learning to read and she is followed up by 3 younger brothers! it would get lots of use around our house!!!
ReplyDeleteMy grandson would love this! Have a great Thanksgiving Dawn.
ReplyDeleteMy 4 year old and 2 1/2 year old would really enjoy fighting over (oops I meant using) the Bugsby.
ReplyDeleteMy sweet son is struggling with learning how to read so I think this cute little tool might encourage him along his reading journey!
ReplyDeleteMy kids would love this!! Thanks for the information. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteWe have been debating on getting our soon to be 4 year old the TAG system. I am sooooooo glad you posted this review. She is very hard on her markers so I can only imagine that after a few uses her books would be destroyed with the sharp point on the pen.
ReplyDeleteBugsby looks like a better choice for us. Thanks. It would be awesome to win it! Our Daughter turns 4 on Sunday so that would be a great belated birthday gift!
This looks fantastic! My God-daughter would love this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that great review. I was actually looking at the different reading systems in the store and was wondering which one would be best. My daughter will be getting one for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! My God-daughter would love this!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking at the leapster one for a while now and never committed for some of the reasons you pointed out. Perfect X-mas gift for my 3 1/2 yr old spawn!
ReplyDeleteMy boys would love this!!
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool. The pen is adorable and I'm glad to know how the tip of it works with the pages. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteThat bugsby system looks so cool! I bet my nephew would love to play with it!
ReplyDeleteOh my GOSH my son will love this! He's been diagnosed with some mild diabilities and his therapist just recommended something like this.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great i could use it for my 2 nephews ages 4 and 5 i wanted the tag but was too much.. Would be a great christmas present since my money is tight this year. And all my nephew asked for was books and trains from santa
ReplyDeleteCC New york
What a great giveaway! My daughter would LOVE one of these! -
ReplyDeleteThis is GREAT!
ReplyDeleteReading is so important. I would really LOVE LOVE LOVE to win one of these for my daughter for Christmas!
Thanks for doing the review.
How cute, it's almost like a Nook for kids:
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Happy Holidays,
~Kat~
@katluvsshoes
My 4 year old is learning to read. This would be a perfect gift for him. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBobbi
Awesome!!!! My son would LOVE that for christmas!
ReplyDeleteMy two boys would love this!
ReplyDeleteTanja
I've got an almost 4 year old that could really use this!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my four year old!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I'd love to try one of these!
ReplyDeleteMy son would love this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, I love that you do these reviews on your site. I am getting to that time of the year where I need good ideas for the kids not only mine but the ones I need to buy for. I always try to do something educational and fun! I hope I'm the lucky winner!! :)
ReplyDeleteOoh that would be nice for my 4 year old! We're moving away from my family soon and will be having a 3+ hour drive to see them so something like that would be fantastic in the car!
ReplyDeleteOoooh that would be a great gift for my son, Caydon
ReplyDeleteCarla
cbryant2@unl.edu
Oh my boys would love this as well!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn!! And Happy Thanksgiving!!! :)
(Tina from Greece ;))
Wow. I didn't even know about that. I knew about the Leapfrog, but thats all. And that went haywire shortly after we bought it.
ReplyDeleteBeen racking my brain trying to figure out what to get our two year old. He loves being read to. And our 9 year old would love it to. He enjoys books, but can't read very well due to his struggle with autism. Thank goodness for our six year old who reads like a champ!!
Thank you for the idea!! You are the best Dawn!
That would be amazing for my classroom, PLUS I'll be in the States for Christmas and could pick it up and bring it back with me. I'm an American currently teaching in Egypt!
ReplyDeleteLooks like something my kids would enjoy! Great Christmas gift!
ReplyDeleteWow - my 3 1/2 year old loves books, and is eager to learn to read - how cool would this be for Christmas? Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteAha something to entertain my three year old boy????? Please?
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win one of these for my granddaughter!!! Books are so important to her!
ReplyDeleteLooking for a great Christmas present for my kindergartener! Will have to check this one out!
ReplyDeleteWhat is the age recommendation on this toy. My 1st grader is really struggling with reading, do you think this might help her? Thanks and have a great holiday!
ReplyDeleteMy son likes to try to play with the tag reader thing like this all the time when we go in the store. I'm sure he would love this one just as much!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a neat system! It would make a great Christmas present for my niece!
ReplyDeletethis would make an awesome gift for my daughter sasha/bc/tx
ReplyDeleteI have been debating one of these for my daughter for Christmas. She is really working on learnign to read right now.
ReplyDeleteSome reader is going to be so lucky! (Maybe it will be me even!)
Thanks for sharing. We would love one.
ReplyDeleteI would love this for my 7 year old who struggles with reading and the baby on the way!! Thanks for your review!
ReplyDeleteMy children would love to try that. What a great way to help them out when they are learning how to read :)
ReplyDeleteDaphne H.
We love VTech stuff!!
ReplyDeleteI did look at the tag system but most of the books in their set we already had as hard backs and I don't want something I'm going to use rather than me just reading...I think readign to your child alone, just you and your voice, is important.
ReplyDeleteEnter me please. This would be wonderful for my son that loves reading books!
ReplyDeletepumpkin7778 at AOL . com
Oh, wow! My 3 year olf would LOVE this!!!
ReplyDeleteMy niece would love this. She's really just getting into "reading" now -- as she just got glasses and can now actually see the book!!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely like to be entered into the draw!
Thanks,
Cindy
what a great toy! would love to win this for my grandaughter. oh, pick me, pick me!
ReplyDeletewould love to win this for my granddaughter, what a great toy! pick me, pick me!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to have this for my daughter. My niece has one, and I have to tear my daughter away crying each time we have to leave!
ReplyDeletehey dawn I have a question since you are in the loop on so many of these things... My grandson is nearly 7 months old, i see ads a the time for this thing called your baby can read... I dont know if you have ads up there about it but I am thinking seriously about it... it is just over 200.00 (of course they advertise it as 14.99 TRIAL fee but anyway any insight would be so appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura
peach867@yahoo.com
I'd love to get this for my daughter!
ReplyDeleteleodav at hotmail.com
You just talked me into the bugsby system. I was heading out to get the tag one at midnight. Thanks for the info!!
ReplyDeleteMaggie Pike
I have a toddler, a preschooler and a 1st grader - anything to help with reading is a bonus in our lives. Sounds like Bugsby is a great product.
ReplyDeleteAwesome review Dawn! I agree with the points you stated about the Poingo and Leapfrog systems.
ReplyDeleteI have two little boys ages two and three. We always seem to have trouble finding age apropriate toys that are both educational yet not "baby stage".
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! :)
Another great giveway. My 4 year old would love it.
ReplyDeleteC'mon random generator, pick me!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, something I didn't know I needed (for my grands). thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a great little gift to go under our Christmas tree.
ReplyDeleteStephanie@eyeballgirl.com
This looks like a great toy for the Grandkids for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway. I have been thinking about a system like this for my 3 yr old.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like fun, and very easy.
ReplyDeleteWe were just playing with this at the store the other day... how cool! Would love to win this for my Bug!
ReplyDeleteMy problem would be getting them so share...
ReplyDeletethis looks like an awesome product! would love to win it and try it out with my kiddos!
ReplyDeleteConsidering how many "little people" I have in my house, this would be a great addition to our storybook collection! Thanks for the opportunity to win this product, Dawn!
ReplyDeleteI'd love this for my youngest daughter! She'd love to 'read' by herself!!
ReplyDeleteSusan
My kids would love this!
ReplyDeleteoh wow this look really cool. I'll have to check in to it for my lil boy.
ReplyDeleteLooks fun! My two oldest could definitely enjoy this.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome idea! We always loose the cartridges that go to things like this so I am impressed with the featue of storing these right on the book.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea, even for the reluctant reader in the classroom as well :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome gift for a kiddo. My goddaughter would love that.
ReplyDeleteI want one! I have four young children, so the only problem I would have with it is the fighting.
ReplyDeleteThis would be wonderful! I've been looking at getting the Tag system but this looks even better! Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteSteph in ND
My son would love this! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win this for my daughter for Hanukah!!
ReplyDeleteShelly H.
Please enter me in your Bugsby give away. It looks very fun, perfect for my boys who are 4 and 5. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThat would be great for my little readers- 5, 3 and 1.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the process of teaching my fifth child how to read - this would be so helpful!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great gift for my preschooler!
ReplyDeleteeven though my son is still quite little, we are trying to instill a love of reading early...we'd love to have this to share with him!
ReplyDeleteI have a 3 year old that loves to read and be read too....please enter me!!!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves to hear her stories read to her and I'm always willing, although everyone in my house (except her!)are a little tired of Little Puppy and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie after reading it for the 16 billionth time! It sounds like a very fun, educational toy!
ReplyDeleteBugsby is too cute. He reminds me of Hermie the caterpillar. Anyway, my son is 3 years old tomorrow and would love this as would the 6 year old sis. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy 3-year-old daughter needs this so badly!! We love to read, but sometimes (as a stay at home mom), I actually do have to spend some time cleaning. This would be the perfect option for her during "work" time.
ReplyDeleteMy little reader would LOVE this : )
ReplyDeleteAs my son is getting more and more into books and what the stories actually are,I think this is a really neat idea! I think he'd enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun our gang would love that!
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! We have the Poingo, but it's not really appropriate for my 2.5 y/o. He doesn't totally understand it. This would be a great present for him! :)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of getting my daughter the Tag reading system, but wasn't aware you had to download the stories. We saw the Bugsby for the first time at Toys R Us a few days ago and she had lots of fun with the sample. We would love to have this at home!!!
ReplyDeletedellenam@yahoo.com
Would love to try one of these~! My son always plays with this @ the store!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteMy 4 year-old niece is coming for Christmas and this would be perfect for her. Thanks Dawn!
ReplyDeleteI like that reading tool. Looks very interesting!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! Oh, how I hope the random integer gods pick me this time! LOL I have an almost 3-yr-old that LOVES books and is already trying her best to read - she will love, love, love this!
ReplyDeleteUpdated: It's fate - she JUST brought me the target toy flyer that she has been carrying for two weeks now and is pointing to the Kai-Lan book and going nuts. I look at the ad - YEP!! It's Bugsby! What are the odds?
LOL Please, please, please be a sign! Bless you Dawn for offering it to your readers! :)
Jenn H. (In Ohio)
OMG this would be fantastic for my 3 year old! She constantly wants to "read", and she could do some on her own with this! What a fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note about the TAG. The books are not hard to download at all, a couple of minutes and the new ones hold 10 books at a time. If you can find one of the older ones at your store, they have been clearanced to make room for the new ones. I got mine at Target with a $10 off coupon for $2.49. And downloading books beats losing those little cartridges around the house. Just my 2 cents.
ReplyDeletemy daughter is the biggest bookworm I know. She'd love this
ReplyDeleteCool! It would come in mighty handy.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great. I would love to win this for Christmas gift-giving.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have this for my 5 and 2 year olds.
ReplyDeleteSherry da Silva
My niece and nephew would LOVE this. They could read to each other. If I don't win, I'll just use the 10% off!
ReplyDeleteColleen
This looks like a great Christmas gift for my son.
ReplyDeleteWow! The boys would love this. My 5 yr. old is just starting to read, too. This would be great fun.
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteI would love this for my 2 children (4&6). We have been back and forth trying to decide which one to get. My 4 year old spent half an hour playiing eith this in the store and I can't usually even get him to sit through a 5 minute story book!
What a great idea! I love the little worm, great for little hands. Thanks for your great giveaways. Cecilia
ReplyDeleteMy three-year-old twins would love this. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteWe have a 2 year old and 3 year old that love their books. We are debating on the product to get after tests in stores the experts liked the bugsby more.
ReplyDeleteIt wins hands down in our house! Thanks for the information on the TAG vs Bugsby.
Sign me up! My 3 and 2 years love reading and being read to. This would be great gift for them.
ReplyDeleteWe will try it out.
ReplyDeleteMy 3 girls would love this! They love books anyway and this would be great for them.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking at the Tag and Bugsby systems and had decided to go with Bugsby. Would love a free one!!
ReplyDeletechrisannan@juno.com
How awesome!!! I have a niece that this would be perfect for! Hope I win! Thanks!
ReplyDeletei really want this for my girls! pleaaaaseeee!!!!
ReplyDeleteemail:mariam_Za10@yahoo.com
I saw this today and I was wondering where all of these systems were like. So many things to choose from. Thanks for the information on this. Would be great to have one.
ReplyDeleteI would to have this for my son. It would be a wonderful present for any child.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for my son!
ReplyDeleteJulie
I was just telling my husband that I wanted to get a reading system for my youngest son. Please pick me :) Love reading your blog. I am a mom of 6 also - mine are all boys though.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving
My grand baby would love that!
ReplyDeleteI love that you do these reviews for us. It is so nice to have someone's word to trust. I'd love this for my granddarling.
ReplyDeleteRayn0000@aol.com
We will be learning to read soon enough, so this would be great fun for my son.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Susan P.
This would be great for my son who is just starting to read
ReplyDeleteWould love this for my grandson! Thanks!
ReplyDeletethis looks so cool! Would LOVE to win this!!
ReplyDeleteLove the features on this system and would love, love to have one for my son!!!
ReplyDeleteMary Burton
This would be perfect for my four-year-old who is already expressing an interest in learning to read!
ReplyDeletesounds like an awesome gift for my 4 year old daughter
ReplyDeleteI would love to have this for my nephew..
ReplyDeleteThis would be cool for my kiddos!
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for my preschooler! How cute.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great present for my grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for my son, Vinnie, who is four.
ReplyDeleteMy soon to be 3 year old would love this!
ReplyDeleteVery cool - I think my daughter would get a kick out of that!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have this for my four year-old, Vinnie! His 15 month-old brother would love to chew on it!
ReplyDeletei'm last but please pick me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little bug!! My daughter would love this!! I hope I'm not too late for the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for my little guy :-)
ReplyDeleteBrenda
That would be great for my grandson!! Thanks for having this giveaway:) By the way- his little brother was just born on Saturday!! I'll probably tell the check-out lady at Copps that today too:)- and at the post office and....
ReplyDeleteI know a little boy who would love this.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Billie Jo
billiejopv@aol.com