The feature used simple, crisp, 2D animation to explore the Letter Factory with Leap, Lily, and Tad. I found the style very similar to Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book, which we've seen in book, video, and computer game formats. However, LeapFrog updated the images, which made it more current than the classic Dr. Seuss material (including a hip-hop act and a bunch of letters swinging like Tarzan).
In addition to the main feature, there is a learning game where you receive a clue and use the DVD remote arrows to pick the letter that matches. Though it was fun to play through once for a few minutes, I can see my daughter getting bored with it quite quickly.
Also in this series of DVDs is LeapFrog Talking Words Factory which builds on the Letter Factory. New DVDs are heading to retail stores sometime in Fall 2009.
If you're looking for a fun way for a child to work on their ABC's, LeapFrog's Letter Factory would be a great addition to your video arsenal. For more information on other LeapFrog products, check out the LeapFrog website.
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