Educational toy | electronic toy:VTech InnoTab

The InnoTab is an interactive learning tablet designed for children ages four to nine. It comes complete with games, MP3 player, e-reader and various other applications. Similar to adult touchpad devices like the iPad, kids can tap, flick, drag and pat their way through learning games, creative activities and interactive reading, which helps them devleop new skills and keeps them engaged for hours. The InnoTab competed for the coveted 2012 Toy of the Year (TOTY) award for the best Educational Toy and best Innovative Toy of 2012. The Toy Industry Association (TIA), the trade association for toy manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, created the TOTYs to honor the best new toys on the market. Since 2000, TOTYs have signaled out the top toy in 11 categories including activity toy, boy toy, educational toy, game, girl toy, infant or toddler toy, innovative toy, outdoor toy, preschool toy, property of the year, and specialty toy. From among the winners in each TOTY category, TIA officials select one, single, best overall Toy of the Year. Award winners receive their honors at a celebration in New York City held at the start of TIA's annual trade show, ToyFair.