LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set Review

I bought this toy for my son when he was about 18 months.  He will be turning four within the next two months.  He loved this toy from the start.  It taught him his ABCs back then and is now helping him sound out words to read without any help from me.

The best things about this toy are that it is easy to use, has volume control, it is colorful, the music is easy fun and memorable (but not annoying), it sings the alphabet song at the touch of a button, it says the name of each letter, it says the sound each letter makes (even if the letter makes more than one sound), and it keeps the child occupied independently while you are busy in the kitchen.

The price is definitely right for something that my son and his two younger siblings will be using for years to come.  Also, we've used it for years and have not yet needed to replace the batteries.