Little Tikes has announced the launch of the Little Tikes Story Dream Machine – a brand new portable projector that is both an early reading tool and sleep solution. The first of its kind, the projector provides an opportunity for device-free entertainment and can be used for quiet time or as part of a sleep routine, to bring story time to life.
Launched into Smyths stores nationwide, the starter pack includes one projector and one fairytale stories collection. The collection includes much-loved classic tales including The Princess and the Pea, The Ugly Duckling and The Emperor’s New Clothes.
Isaac Larian, Founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment said: “Little Tikes is proud to build upon our legacy of cross-generational play and helping enrich kids’ imaginations. We are always looking for impactful ways to expand our portfolio and know that bedtime solutions are what parents and grandparents want.”
“Little Tikes is proud to build upon our legacy of cross-generational play and helping enrich kids’ imaginations. We are always looking for impactful ways to expand our portfolio”
The Story Dream Machine focuses on learning and key early years development skills by targeting young readers. The unique projector engages children as they watch, listen and read along to their favourite stories, an activity that can be done autonomously, or with friends and parents.
It is so easy to use – just insert a story cartridge into the machine, project onto any surface, and then follow along with colourful lights and sound effects that help each story magically unfold.
In addition to the classic fairytales, Little Tikes has more childhood staples that have touched readers from generation to generation. Story collections from the World of Eric Carle bring interaction to life with likes of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Little ones will delight again and again in the simple language of rhymes repetitions and alliterations while counting along and feeling comforted by the beautiful illustrations.
All the story collections feature the classic characters that families will know and love across generations including the Sesame Street, Elmo & Friends Collection, Big Shark Little Shark, and The Berenstain Bears Adventure Collection.
The Little Tikes Dream Machine also doubles as a white noise nightlight to make the transition to sleeping smoother. To continue helping parents and care givers, Little Tikes designed the package for easy, on-the-go storage with a carrying handle, allowing parents to easily transport the battery-operated unit wherever they
