Story Dream Machine

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Web ID: 16651889
Storytime comes to life with the easy to use little tikes story dream machine. Children can watch, listen, and read along to their favorite stories.This unique, fun experience develops beginning reading skills and word recognition and will get kids excited about reading. Includes 3 little golden book stories - the poky little puppy, tawny scrawny lion, and the saggy baggy elephant and the poky little puppy character that creates more light effects in nightlight mode. Colorful lights and sound effects help each story magically unfold. The recommended projection distance is 2' to 6'. It's also easy to pack up and bring along. Store cartridges in the slots on the side of the projector. Save the package to take the story dream machine on the go, as it includes space for additional storage and a carrying handle. It's perfect for sleepovers or trips with the kids. When it's bedtime, it doubles as a white noise nightlight to help children fall asleep. The always expanding library of story collections offers a great variety to choose from and can be purchased separately. Stay tuned for new content.

  • Product Features

    • WARNING - CHOKING HAZARD - contains small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years
    • Recommended age - 3 years and up
    • Set includes - 3 stories and 1 character
    • Product dimensions - 16" L x 4.25" W x 11.5" H
    • Product weight - 1 lbs
    • 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
    • Expand your collection - grow your library with additional story collections from random house and the berenstain bears (each sold separately), check back for the launch of new stories and content
    • Easy to use and 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
    • Read along - develops beginning reading skills and word recognition as children see words projected and hear a narrator read them a story
    • Sleep and dream - doubles as a white noise nightlight to help your child fall fast asleep, choose from 5 different sounds
    • Assembly not required
    • Battery information - Requires 4 "AA" alkaline batteries (included - install fresh batteries after purchase)
    • Please note - recommended projection distance is 2' to 6' feet, use the focus ring to the adjust image if needed
    • Warranty - the Little Tikes company makes fun, high quality toys
    • Warranty - we warrant to the original purchaser that this product is doesnt have any defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase (dated sales receipt is required for proof of purchase)
    • Warranty - at the sole election of the Little Tikes company, the only remedies available under this warranty will be either replacement of the defective part or product replacement
    • Warranty - this warranty is valid only if the product has been assembled and maintained per the instructions
    • Warranty - this warranty does not cover abuse, accident, cosmetic issues such as fading or scratches from normal wear, or any other cause not arising from defects in material and workmanship
    • Plastic, Electronics, Motor, Metal
    • Spot Clean
    • Imported
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Ratings & Reviews

Here's what customers think
  • The product features interactive storytelling and projection capabilities that engage and entertain young children.
  • Parents report their kids enjoy the vibrant colors, clear sound, and ease of use, and that it has become a bedtime routine staple.
  • The device allows even small children to control it independently, promoting intellectual development.
  • However, some customers have experienced issues with durability and functionality, such as slides not advancing properly or stories being too short.
  • Overall, the majority of customers are very satisfied with the product and consider it a great gift for young children.
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4.3/5

193 star ratings, 186 reviews

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Boymama234
6 days ago

Blurry

We received this product for Christmas, my kids love it but the story images are so blurry. I understand you can adjust the focus but it is never perfectly clear, one side is always blurry and the next slides are blurry and you have to constantly adjust it. Maybe we got a bad product but pretty disappointing.

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JG25
29 days ago
from Minneaota

Didn’t last 3 weeks

I got the little tikes story time projector for my daughter for Christmas. She has used the toy only a handful of times and it’s already not working. The projector color-changer keeps flashing red and will not run the stories. I have made sure the pieces are put in correctly. No matter what I have tried, the stories will not play. Very disappointed in this toy. And my 4-year old was so excited for it.

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Consumer Service29 days ago

Please try replacing the batteries with a fresh set of either Energizer or Duracell, as we have found that other brands may not be powerful enough to operate the product successfully. Also, moving the toy closer to the surface it is being projected onto may help. If these troubleshooting tips do not resolve the issue, please contact our Specialist at: lfeddor@mgae.com. Thank you!

AMarie14
1 month ago
from Massachusetts

Out of sync stories

Got the one that comes with Dr.Seuss stories along with a pack of Elmo stories and only one cartridge syncs up to the story correctly. Looked this up and found that many people have this issue, very disappointing

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Consumer Service1 month ago

We are sorry to hear of your experience. Please try replacing the batteries with brand new Duracell or Energizer Batteries, we have found that these brands work best with the machine.

Nate_Law
1 month ago

Not worth it.

We purchased this machine for our two year old for Christmas, this year. The focus between pages is inconsistent. You have to manually adjust the focus for every frame. If you look at my photos - you will see three consecutive frames demonstrating the focus issue. I have not adjusted the lens focus between framesa and the device is on a solid platform. The audio quality isn't great, and there is no chance that my two year old would be able to remove a cartridge from this machine. It would probably require the strength of a 4 year old. You are better off just reading a book for your child.

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Consumer Service1 month ago

So sorry to hear of the issue! Please contact our Consumer Service Team for assistance at: (800) 321-0183. Thank you!

FrozenAvocado
2 months ago

Blurry slides, tinny voice

The image is blurry with every page. One page can be clear and the next one is blurry. It’s infuriating to have to fix it with every page, on a stable flat surface. The books are poorly written and the narration is so fake. It’s hard to enjoy the images because they are so blurry. There is a horrible grinding noise to rewind each book and between each slide. Don’t fall for the hype. This toy is useless because of how poor quality it is.

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Consumer Service2 months ago

We are sorry to hear of your experience, please contact Little Tikes at 1-800-321-0183 so we can assist you. Thank you!

CCCCCC
2 months ago
from Georgia

Terrible product

My granddaughter used this twice, I even stored it in the case I had to order separately. It just doesn’t work right the 3rd time she used it! The picture fades in and out and stops working all together in the middle of the story! I never kept the batteries in when not in use and always used fresh ones. This is an expensive piece of you know what!!

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Consumer Service2 months ago

So sorry to hear of the issue! Please contact our Consumer Service Team for assistance at: (800) 321-0183. Thank you!

Pbstn3
2 months ago
from Edinburg,IL

Loved at first

My toddler absolutely loved this product until the sound and the pictures no longer matched after googling and trying to fix it nothing has worked google suggested switching the batteries after my husband went to replace the batteries the screw won’t stay put in the dream machine we loved this and now have a super disappointed toddler

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Consumer Service2 months ago

So sorry to hear of the issue! Please contact our Consumer Service Team for assistance at: (800) 321-0183. Thank you!

gradeAparent
3 months ago
from Los Angeles, CA

Great story telling, poor quality.

Projector works for a while until continued use degrades the light. Especially when the sound makes the light flicker. And it flickers so much that the light even turns off completely.

Recommends this product

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Consumer Service3 months ago

Please try replacing the batteries with brand new Duracell or Energizer batteries as we have found that these batteries are stronger power which is required for the machine to function correctly. If you are still having trouble, please contact Little Tikes at 800-321-0183 so we can assist you. Thank you!