EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF) was honored at the 12th Annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards ceremony in New York on February 11, receiving recognition in three categories. LeapPad, the hottest item for kids during the 2011 holiday season, was acknowledged with the ultimate recognition of "Toy of the Year" by the Toy Industry Association. Additionally, LeapPad won "Educational Toy of the Year" and "Preschool Toy of the Year."
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"We are honored to receive three prestigious awards from the Toy Industry Association," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "For more than 16 years LeapFrog has been helping children reach their potential through powerful and personalized experiences that meet different interests and learning needs. LeapPad Explorer is an example of how LeapFrog creates and delivers compelling educational entertainment that transforms children's lives."
Over the years LeapFrog has received more than 20 awards from the Toy Industry Association in a variety of categories. Currently, LeapFrog is the only company to have won "Educational Toy of the Year" eight times out of twelve. LeapFrog first won the distinguished honor of Toy of the Year in 1999 for the original breakthrough LeapPad® Learning System.
Earlier this year, LeapPad was also recognized internationally as "Toy of the Year" and "Lifestyle Toy of the Year" by the Toy Retailer Association during the British Toy & Hobby Association's annual awards ceremony held in London on January 24.
LeapPad Explorer
LeapPad, a personalized learning tablet designed for kids ages four to nine, has received high praise from parents, influencers and retailers. LeapPad includes an on-board camera and video recorder, and offers a library of more than 100 learning cartridge games, apps and videos. Its library of cartridge games is cross-compatible with Leapster Explorer™ (LeapPad Explorer Tablet MSRP of $99.99, game cartridges MSRP of $24.99, downloadable apps MSRP of $5.00 and up, ages 4-9).
For more information on and availability of LeapFrog products visit www.leapfrog.com.
About Leapfrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is an education innovator and leading developer and distributor of educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio is designed to help every child achieve his or her potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, age-appropriate technology-based platforms, and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers product recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. 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. Come see the learning at www.leapfrog.com.
NOTE: LEAPFROG, the LeapFrog logo, LEAPPAD, LEAPPAD EXPLORER, TAG and LEAPSTER EXPLORER are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (c) 2012 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
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