My son has had this for many months now and he hasn't lost interest yet. He was 2.5 when we got it... maybe a little young to use alone, but he still loved it. Now that he is a little older, he takes it down and uses it by himself. One note, if the book is not open all the way and completely flat, the reader won't work. Otherwise, great product and a great way to keep kids interested in reading!
Tools for this page
Story Reader
(2005, Smart Toy - Educational, Rated NR, Play it on: Story Reader)
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Nifty device reads books out loud.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 3 and Up
The good stuff
-
Educational value:
What to watch out for
-
Violence & scariness:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
What Parents Need to Know
This review of Story Reader was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that this device does not play games with kids, nor does it ask questions. It simply reads books out loud. The Story Reader reads with great clarity, accompanied by music and sound effects.
Families Can Talk About
Talk to your kids about the media in their life. We have more tools and tips that can help
- Families can talk about reading. Kids: Which books are your favorites to read together with a grown up?
More on Story Reader
What’s the Story?
STORY READER, from Publications International, looks like an oversize plastic book. Once the software cartridge and special book are inserted into the gadget, the unit turns itself on and starts to read the book out loud. When it finishes reading a page, it tells the child to turn to the next one. However, if the child decides to flip to a different page, the Story Reader recognizes which page is open and reads that page.
There are over 50 books available for the Story Reader. Some feature the voices of popular characters; others do not. The three-pack storybook library, featuring "Dora's Garden Adventure," "Blue's Perfect Picnic Spot," and "SpongeBob SquarePants Grand Prize Winner," all use the expected character voices. Special add-on songbooks come packaged with a microphone that allows kids to sing with such favorites as Scooby-Doo or Disney's Winnie the Pooh.
CloseIs It Any Good?
This Story Reader doesn't play games with kids, nor does it ask questions. It simply reads books out loud. But it's this simplicity that sets it apart from more interactive products. The "Story Reader" reads with great clarity, accompanied by music.
The Story Reader unit comes with one book for $24.99. Add-on books are $9.99 or come in a three-packs for $24.99.
ClosePublisher’s Details
Released on 02/25/2005, price $24.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: NR
ESRB rating: NR
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Another way to spark interest in reading...
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Do you play it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
