NEW Little Tikes -Story Dream Machine The Eric Carle Collection Story Cartridges

• 3 STORIES & 1 CHARACTER - Includes 3 World of Eric Carle The VERY stories and 1 Hungry Caterpillar character that adds light effects in nightlight mode.

• BRING STORYTIME TO LIFE - Use with the Story Dream Machine to watch, listen, and read along to stories as they shine bright on the wall.

• READ ALONG – Develops beginning reading skills and word recognition as children see words projected and hear a narrator read them a story.

• EXPAND YOUR COLLECTION – Grow your library with additional story collections (each sold separately).

• STAY TUNED – Check back for the launch of new stories and content.

Product: Story Dream Machine The Eric Carle Collection

Age Range: 3+ years

Item Number: 664489

UPC: 050743174667

Dimensions: 29 cm x 9 cm x 5 cm

Manufacturer: Little Tikes

Contents: 3 Story Cartridges & 1 Hungry Caterpillar Character

This collection includes the following Eric Carle stories:

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar

• The Very Busy Spider

• The Very Lonely Firefly

Eric Carle (1929-2021) was an acclaimed American designer, illustrator, and writer of children's books. His picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been translated into more than 66 languages and sold more than 50 million copies.

Born in Syracuse, New York, Carle moved with his parents to Germany when he was six years old. He was educated there and graduated from the prestigious art school, the Akademie der bildenden Künste (Academy of Fine Arts) in Stuttgart.

His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, was published in 1969 and has eaten its way into the hearts of millions of children all over the world. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, and more than 145 million copies of his books have sold around the world.

His signature artistic technique was created by hand-painting papers, which he then cut and layered to form bright and cheerful collages. The distinctive style and vibrant colours of his artwork have made his books instantly recognizable to generations of young readers.

The Story Dream Machine is an innovative storytelling device that transforms bedtime into an immersive experience by projecting stories onto walls and ceilings with vibrant colours and engaging sound effects.

This cutting-edge device helps develop early literacy skills by allowing children to see and hear words simultaneously, making reading more interactive and enjoyable. As the narrator reads aloud, words and images are projected, helping children connect spoken language with written text.

Educational Benefits: The Story Dream Machine supports beginning readers by providing visual and auditory learning experiences that enhance comprehension, vocabulary development, and word recognition skills.

Expandable Library: The system works with interchangeable story cartridges, allowing families to build a growing library of beloved tales. Each collection includes character figures that add special lighting effects during nightlight mode.

Interactive Features: Beyond storytelling, the device serves as a comforting nightlight with character-themed lighting effects, making it perfect for bedtime routines and helping ease children into sleep.

Delivery: Enjoy FREE standard shipping to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post with every order! The option to upgrade to Express Post shipping for an additional flat fee Australia wide is available to select during checkout.

Estimated Delivery Time: 3-5 business days for standard shipping; 1-2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Collector items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.