- BRING STORYTIME TO LIFE – Watch, listen, and read along to stories like The Poky Little Puppy, as they shine bright on the wall. Colorful lights and sound effects help each story magically unfold.
- INCLUDES 3 STORIES & 1 CHARACTER – Enjoy 3 Little Golden Book stories: The Poky Little Puppy, Tawny Scrawny Lion, and The Saggy Baggy Elephant. The Poky Little Puppy character adds light effects in nightlight mode.
- SLEEP & DREAM – Doubles as a white noise nightlight to help your child fall fast asleep. Choose from 5 different sounds.
- READ ALONG – Develops beginning reading skills and word recognition as children see words projected and hear a narrator read them a story.
- EASY-TO-USE & STORE – Change the volume, fast forward or rewind the story easily with the simple, kid-friendly controls. Store cartridges in the slots on the side of the projector.
| Product Dimensions | 16 x 4.25 x 11.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.32 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 663734 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months – 8 years |
| Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Release date | July 31, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | MGA Entertainment |
8 reviews for Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set, Storytime, Books, Little Golden Book, Audio Play, The Poky Little Puppy Character, Nightlight, Toy…
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Mike apples –
The Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set is an innovative and engaging way to make storytime more magical for children. Combining classic Little Golden Books with an interactive audio play feature, this set aims to captivate young minds and encourage a love for reading.
Pros:
Interactive Storytelling:
The Story Dream Machine brings books to life with its interactive audio play feature. Children can listen to their favorite Little Golden Books as they follow along, enhancing the storytelling experience and keeping them engaged.
Educational Value:
This set promotes literacy and language development by combining reading with audio. It helps children associate words with sounds and improve their listening and comprehension skills.
Classic Books:
The inclusion of beloved Little Golden Books is a major highlight. These timeless stories have charmed generations, and now they come with an added dimension of audio to make them even more enjoyable for today’s kids.
Ease of Use:
The Dream Machine is designed to be user-friendly. Simple controls make it easy for kids to operate on their own, fostering independence and confidence in handling their own storytime sessions.
Portable and Durable:
The compact and sturdy design of the Story Dream Machine ensures it can be easily transported and withstand the wear and tear of regular use by young children. This makes it perfect for travel or sleepovers at grandma’s house.
Engaging and Fun:
The audio plays, complete with sound effects and character voices, make storytime a lively and immersive experience. It turns reading into a fun activity that kids look forward to.
Cons:
Battery Usage:
The Dream Machine operates on batteries, which may require frequent replacements with regular use. Rechargeable batteries or a plug-in option would have been more convenient.
Limited Book Selection:
While the set includes a few classic books, additional titles must be purchased separately. An expanded starter library would add more value and variety to the initial package.
Audio Quality:
The audio quality, while generally good, could be better. Higher fidelity sound would enhance the listening experience, especially for more intricate sound effects and music.
Conclusion:
The Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set is a delightful addition to any child’s storytime routine. Its interactive audio feature, combined with classic Little Golden Books, makes reading more engaging and fun. While the need for battery replacements and a limited initial book selection are minor drawbacks, the overall experience it offers is fantastic. The durable, portable design and educational value make it a worthwhile investment for parents looking to foster a love of reading in their children. If you’re seeking a way to make storytime more magical and interactive, the Little Tikes Story Dream Machine is an excellent choice.
Emelia B –
My 3 year old loves it. Very cute, fun and easy to use.
Daken Soroka –
This is my 2 year Olds favorite toy! It’s easy for him to work by himself for the most part, he only has issues ejecting the books to put a new one in. He will sit in bed with me and listen to this thing for at least an hour. It’s such a cool little device, especially for kids who like to read, but also like the visuals.
Florence –
Loves this machine
Natasa Okuka –
Kids live it
Ehm Ayche –
We recently bought this for our kids, and it has been a fantastic addition to our nightly routine. The device is compact, easy to use, and offers a delightful array of stories that captivate our children’s imagination.
The image quality is impressive, with vibrant colors and clear illustrations that bring each story to life on the ceiling or wall. It’s incredibly easy to set up – just insert the story disc, turn it on, and let the magic begin. The rotating lens allows for easy focusing, ensuring that the images are always sharp.
Our kids love choosing a different story each night, and the variety keeps them engaged. The gentle, soothing light creates a calming atmosphere perfect for winding down before bed. The audio narration is clear and pleasant, making it easy for our little ones to follow along.
Overall, this story projector has added a wonderful touch of magic to our nightly routine, helping our kids look forward to bedtime. It’s a fantastic investment for any family looking to make storytime more enchanting.
Jan cull –
Loved this set so amazing for any age
Becki Zarth –
Couple things outright: it’s a very lowtech device. It only has 5 buttons (six if you count that you can push the light on top to turn it on and off). The cartridges themselfs are plastic squares with “view master” style transparent film. It’s really only a projector that reads the stories, so it has to be used in a darker room and it doesn’t have a crazy range of distance before the image is slightly blurry no matter what. But that’s EXACTLY what I wanted. I didn’t want another screen or something that requires a ton of setup.
PROS:
-It’s extremely easy to use (so a little kid could DEFINITELY figure this thing out solo)
-takes AA batteries. My sister has had hers for months and hasn’t had to change the batteries yet.
-sturdy, like REALLY sturdy! The plastic feels higher quality than a lot of toys in recent years. The design has very few things that could actually break. (I list these under CONS)
-The unit is loud, but a safe decible for everyone.
-the lens for the projector is really far back into the unit to prevent damage
-Good for a wide range of ages. I have a 1yo, 5yo, and 9yo, they ALL love this projector!
-If you are exhausted at the end of the day or don’t like reading yourself, this is a WONDERFUL option for bedtime stories!
-Everything is extremely lightweight. No concussions or broken fingers with this thing. I would seriously trust having it in a room with my toddler unsupervised.
-it’s a noise machine and nightlight
-$14 for 3 books is SO reasonable compared to paper and board books and the unit itself is $50. It comes with 3 books already, so the actual machine is closer to $35. Stuff has been expensive lately, which makes the pricepoint much more accessible than alternatives.
The beauty of this toy is the simplicity of the design and the thoughtfulness of it’s features. I would have KILLED for something like this as a kid.
CONS:
-the little windows that are on the cartridges are cut outs and expose the film to being damaged. I wouldn’t worry about really little kids, but a bigger kid could take something pointy and puncture the film. I haven’t had this happen, but it would kinda suck.
-the light isn’t flimsy, but the fact that the whole light is a button might make it break a lot sooner than if the light had a separate button and the “bulb” didn’t move around
-I really feel like a carrying case should be included. This is my only real gripe about the product, but it is the biggest flaw IMO. I would have paid an extra $10-15 to have something to keep the small cassettes from going missing. They do have off brand options, but I would have liked something nice with the brand name on it.
The cons are just nitpicking, though. I couldn’t be happier to have bought this. My kids have a blast having stories being read to them without using a screen or needing to have me read 5 books. I get to sit and watch them have fun and maybe get to scroll on my phone for a few minutes. It’s so much fun and my family is going to get tons of use out of this toy!