Why the LeapPad couldn’t survive the iPad
For multiple years, the hottest toy in the United States was a book.
The Verge reports that for multiple years, the hottest toy in the United States was a book.
But not just any book: a smart book that could play sounds and respond to taps and help kids learn to read. However, buying it came with a high price and big parenting questions.
This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include the LeapPad, Version History and David.
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