EMERYVILLE, Calif.,
Nov. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in
innovative learning solutions for children, today announced that
LeapFrog Epic™, the one-of-a-kind Android-based kids tablet, has
been awarded five awards from prestigious institutions such as
Parent's Magazine, National Parenting Publication, Parents' Choice
Foundation, Time to Play Magazine and Dr. Toy Awards. In 2015
alone, LeapFrog products have won 72 awards, adding to LeapFrog's
extensive collection of over 900+ awards throughout LeapFrog's 20
year history.
"We are honored that our LeapFrog Epic and LeapPad Platinum
tablets, and our learning games and toys have received such high
recognition from the toy and education industry's most respectable
institutions, acknowledging our commitment to helping children
achieve their potential through innovative and engaging learning
experiences," said John Barbour,
chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "LeapFrog continues to change
the way children learn and develop with new tablets, content and
toys such as LeapFrog Epic, LeapPad Platinum, LeapFrog Imagicard,
and Number Lovin' Oven. Parents can trust that LeapFrog is
dedicated to delivering products and content focused on helping
children leap ahead from an early age."
LeapFrog continues to be recognized for the new and innovative
educational learning experiences delivered to children, parents,
and educators year after year. LeapFrog's 2015 lineup, including
LeapFrog Epic, LeapPad Platinum, LeapFrog Imagicard, Number Lovin'
Oven and more, have been recognized with awards by the following
institutions so far this year with many awards still to be
announced:
Dr. Toy 100 Best: Dr. Toy's Best Children's Products
Awards assists consumers to identify the most appropriate and
engaging learning and developmental products. The LeapFrog Epic
tablet and Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set toy have been
recognized among the most useful, outstanding new toys and products
that promote activity, creativity and learning, as well as build
skills and support social and emotional development through fun and
entertainment.
National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA): With 25
years of experience in the industry, The National Parenting
Publications Awards (NAPPA) is one of the longest running and most
respected awards programs in the country. NAPPA identifies the most
entertaining, appealing, safe, educational, age-appropriate and
enduring products as NAPPA Gold, Silver and Bronze winners.
LeapFrog has been named a multiple winner for the following
products:
National Parenting Publications Awards:
- LeapFrog Epic (Tablet), Gold Winner
- LeapFrog Imagicard (Game), Gold Winner
- LeapPad Platinum (Tablet), Gold Winner
- Number Lovin' Oven (Toy) Silver Winner
- Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set (Toy) Silver Winner
- Word Whammer (Toy) Silver Winner
The National Parenting Center: The National Parenting
Center Seal of Approval is among the highest honor any product or
service can attain since it reflects consumer reactions,
experiences, and perceptions. The following LeapFrog products have
been awarded the Seal of Approval for 2015, demonstrating each
product's level of desirability, sturdiness, interactive
stimulation and other ingredients essential in the make-up of a
quality product:
The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval:
- LeapPad Platinum (Tablet)
- LeapPad Aardvark Adventure Tales: Quest for the Monkey King's
Treasure (Game)
- LeapTV: Scout and Friends...and You (Game)
- LeapTV: Toast Critters: Letter Go-Getters (Game)
- Number Lovin' Oven (Toy)
- Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set (Toy)
- Word Whammer (Toy)
Parents' Choice Awards: The Parents' Choice Foundation is
the nation's oldest nonprofit guide to quality children's media and
toys. The Parents' Choice Award judges the product's design and
function, the educational value, long-term play value, and the
benefits to a child's social and emotional growth and
well-being.
Parents' Choice Awards:
- LeapFrog Epic, Gold Winner
- LeapFrog Imagicard, Silver Winner
- LeapPad Platinum, Recommended Winner
Parents Magazine Best Toys: Parents Magazine tests new
toys with kids and parents to find the ones they are believe are
winners. LeapFrog Epic and Number Lovin' Oven have been named
among this year's best toys by the Editors of Parents Magazine.
Teachers' Choice Awards: Since 1994 the Teachers' Choice
Awards program has grown to become one of the most recognized and
prestigious awards in the educational market. A team of teachers
evaluates each product in the classroom on quality, instructional
value, ease of use, and innovation. Scout's Learning Lights
Remote and Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set have met the
teachers' stringent standards and have been chosen as winners for
the 2016 Teachers' Choice Award for the Family award as educational
products that work that in the home environment.
Tillywig Brainchild Fall Awards: Each year, the Tillywig
Awards Program delivers to consumers, retailers, and the media
information on the best children's products, parenting products,
and educational products available in today's marketplace. Awards
are given on the basis of group tests, the primary purpose of which
is to evaluate the quality, efficacy, entertainment value, or
educational value of the products submitted by manufacturers.
LeapFrog has been named a multiple winner for the following
products:
The Tillywig Brainchild Fall Awards:
- LeapPad Platinum (Tablet)
- LeapFrog Imagicard PAW Patrol (Game)
- Number Lovin' Oven (Toy)
- Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set (Toy)
- Word Whammer (Toy)
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in innovative
solutions that encourage a child's curiosity and love of learning
throughout their early developmental journey. For 20 years,
LeapFrog has helped children expand their knowledge and imagination
through award-winning products that combine state-of-the-art
educational expertise led by the LeapFrog Learning Team, innovative
technology, and engaging play – turning playtime into quality time
that helps children leap ahead. LeapFrog's proprietary
learning tablets and ground-breaking developmental games, learn to
read and write systems, interactive learning toys and more are
designed to create personalized experiences that encourage, excite
and build confidence in children. LeapFrog is based in
Emeryville, California, and was
founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based
learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Learn more
at www.leapfrog.com.
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