V.Reader
VTech, $60
Ages 3 to 7
vtechkids.com
Kids, parents, even one tester's pediatrician who was proudly given a lesson on how to use it, sang the praises of this handheld tablet. Children can read stories at their own pace or follow along with a narrator; play games; and consult a dictionary of featured vocabulary. The system also lets them bookmark pages and download more stories via the family computer. (One storybook cartridge included, additional titles sold separately for $20)
