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Little Tikes Story Dream Machine

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$49.49 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • 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.
  • EXPAND YOUR COLLECTION - Grow your library with additional story collections from Random House and The Berenstain BearsTM (each sold separately). Check back for the launch of new stories and content.
  • Recommended projection distance is 2 to 6 feet. Use the focus ring to the adjust image if needed.
  • Ages 3+ years

Description

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 feet.
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. Recommended for boys and girls ages 3+ years.
Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
Features: Volume Control, Sound Effects, Lights Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Reading
Power Source: Battery
Battery: 4 AA Alkaline, Required, Included
Warranty: 90 Day Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 87822821
UPC: 050743663734
Item Number (DPCI): 204-10-6742
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 4.5 inches length x 16 inches width x 11.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.5 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: What is the estimated hours of the bulb life.

submitted by domako28 - 1 month ago
  • A: The bulb is an LED bulb so it should last about 1,000 hours.

    submitted byLittle Tikes Expert - 1 month ago
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Q: is there a bulb to replace

submitted by tinkth - 2 months ago
  • A: There is not a bulb that can be replaced in the Story Dream Machine.

    submitted byLittle Tikes Expert - 2 months ago
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Q: We want to use this in a fort with a sheet. Anybody know the best color sheet for this? Might not be too dark of an area

submitted by Neal - 6 months ago
  • A: Will the fort wall not work? My child has an air fort & it does decent.

    submitted byMaof4 professional - 5 months ago

Q: Does it come with the case for storing the books?

submitted by baby mammy - 6 months ago
  • A: There is a spot on the machine that will hold the 3 books that come with it, but we do sell 2 different options for a storage case that can be found on the Little Tikes website.

    submitted byLittle Tikes Expert - 6 months ago
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Q: Are the words highlighted while the story is read for word recognition? Can it be paused for child to read each story at his or her pace?

submitted by SinNelly - 6 months ago
  • A: The words are not highlighted but it can be paused for the child to read the story. It can be advanced or reversed if they miss a page.

    submitted byLittle Tikes Expert - 6 months ago
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Q: Does it run by battery?

submitted by S Young - 7 months ago
  • A: The Story Dream Machine requires 4-AA batteries to operate.

    submitted byLittle Tikes Expert - 7 months ago
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Q: How long is the story

submitted by nan - 7 months ago
  • A: The stories are approximately 3-4 minutes long.

    submitted byLittle Tikes Expert - 7 months ago
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Q: Are there other books aside from the 3?

submitted by Momof3 - 10 months ago
  • A: Yes, please see attached link: https://www.littletikes.com/collections/story-dream-machine?sort-by=manual&page=1

    submitted byLittle Tikes Expert - 10 months ago
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Q: Can you plug headphones in?

submitted by Madisyn - 10 months ago
  • A: No, it does not have a connection for that.

    submitted byLittle Tikes Expert - 10 months ago
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Q: Does this toy have settings for different languages?

submitted by Language settings - 1 year ago
  • A: At the present time the Story Dream Machine is only in English.

    submitted byLittle Tikes Expert - 1 year ago
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Guests are saying

The Story Dream Machine is a delightful and interactive storytelling device that transforms bedtime into a magical experience. With its ability to project images and narrate classic tales, it captivates children's imaginations while promoting early reading skills. The machine is portable, easy to use, and comes with a variety of stories, making it a perfect addition to any child's nighttime routine. While some users noted minor issues with audio clarity and focus, the overall enjoyment and engagement it brings to kids is highly praised.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.4 out of 5 stars with 303 reviews
    broad age appeal: 4.37 out of 5
    ease of use: 4.41 out of 5
    length of play: 4.03 out of 5
    quality: 4.3 out of 5
    value: 4.08 out of 5
    79% would recommend
    48 recommendations

    Great at first

    3 out of 5 stars
    Rich - 14 days ago
    originally posted on MGA Entertainment, Inc.
    Great, at first. Eventually, several of the story tapes would not rotate or the audio was not synced with the story picture. Liked it otherwise.
    1 reply from Consumer Service team - 10 days ago
    Sorry to hear of your experience. Have you tried replacing the batteries with brand new Duracell or Energizer batteries? If that doesn't help, please contact Little Tikes at 800-321-0183 so we can assist you. Thank you!
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    Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Awesome - 17 days ago, Verified purchaser
    It’s an awesome gift for my Grandson birthday the price was good and I know he will like it
    broad age appeal: 5 out of 5
    ease of use: 5 out of 5
    length of play: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Toddler night routine must have

    5 out of 5 stars
    selenaish_8010 - 17 days ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The little tikes dream machine is the perfect bed time screen time alternative. My kids loved it and always ask to hear the stories multiple times
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    Doesn’t work

    1 out of 5 stars
    L1781 - 19 days ago
    originally posted on MGA Entertainment, Inc.
    Bought 2 one didn’t work out of box, second worked for a day. Garbage
    1 reply from Consumer Service team - 17 days ago
    So sorry to hear of the issues! Please contact our Consumer Service Team for immediate assistance at: (800) 321-0183. Thank you!
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    So fun

    4 out of 5 stars
    Megvt - 22 days ago
    originally posted on MGA Entertainment, Inc.
    My son loves this! We do too. We read to him every night, but sometimes, as a teacher, my voice is very tired, so it’s nice to have a story or two in addition to our book rotation! I will say that I do have to adjust the focus quite often with certain books. Some books are clearer than others and stay a bit more focused. The best books are the Fraggle ones imo.
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    Quickly became my son’s favorite toy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    austinr7_3788 - 22 days ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son absolutely loves the Little Tikes Story Dream Machine! He takes it with him everywhere—it’s quickly become his favorite toy. I love that it reminds me of the old View Master, but with a fun modern twist. We typically lay with him as he’s watching them and he will watch about two or three before he falls asleep holding it. I love that. It also function as a sound and light machine, but he has yet to use that feature. He prefers just listening to the stories. At just four years old, he’s already figured out how to change the cassettes on his own. He’s a little tinkerer who loves understanding how things work, so he’s always exploring it—and so far, it’s held up beautifully with no issues. We’ve built up a nice collection of stories since we got it and plan to keep adding more as new ones come out. It’s been such a fun and imaginative addition to our home.
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    Little tikes story machine

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Review - 23 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Didn't last long, the pictures break in half and sometimes it takes several tries for the story to even load. Horrible product.
    1 reply from Little Tikes Expert team - 21 days ago
    We are sorry to hear of your experience. Please contact one of our Call Center Managers at lfeddor@mgae.com so we can assist you. Thank you!
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Lucie - 23 days ago
    originally posted on MGA Entertainment, Inc.
    I was so excited to get this for my son but after a couple of months the pictures are breaking in half and sometimes it takes few tries for the story to even load up. I’m extremely disappointed because we got so many stories yet we can’t even enjoy them
    1 reply from Consumer Service team - 23 days ago
    So sorry to hear of your experience. Please contact one of our Call Center Managers at lfeddor@mgae.com so we can assist you. Thank you!
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    This is truly the perfect gift for your kid or som

    5 out of 5 stars
    lifebymariahlynn_3131 - 23 days ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to receive the Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Kit and Collections courtesy of Influenster and Little Tikes in exchange for my honest review. My (5) year old has autism and he loves to look at books and pictures. He was immediately drawn to it and it was really easy for him to change out the books. He needed help with adjusting the focus but got the hang of it. The volume can be loud which would make it great if you are traveling and want to bring this on the go. It has the best nostalgic vibes and I wish there were more toys like this as I was equally as excited to look at the story photos and listen along. There’s also a built in night light and you can store (4) books all together but you’ll need a larger storage case as the one provided does not last long term. One of the little action figures kept falling out but all the others were great. Overall I highly recommend this product for anyone, and it would make a great birthday or holiday gift! This is THE perfect addition to your kiddo’s collection and I’ve already expanded my son’s collection because he loves the storytelling element.
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    A bedtime must have!

    5 out of 5 stars
    stacien5_8210 - 1 month ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little thing is amazing! It was perfect for the camper at bedtime. The way it shines on the wall makes it even more fun for the kids. I wasn't expecting the picture to show up so well, so I was pleasantly surprised. This is definitely going to be used over and over as a nightine ritual.
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    Need screen time break? Look no further

    5 out of 5 stars
    Alphabetash - 1 month ago
    originally posted on MGA Entertainment, Inc.
    I brought this a couple of months ago along with extra books and my children absolutely love it. It’s a great way to spend time with the family and it has become apart of our nightly bedtime routine
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    Too loud when switching slides for toddler!

    3 out of 5 stars
    MamaWilson - 1 month ago
    originally posted on MGA Entertainment, Inc.
    Bought for my toddler but we aren't sure whether to love or hate this product. My toddler loves the "movies" as she calls them. The stories are cute and my daughter loves the sesame street stories especially! However there is a terrible grinding like noise when the slides change that scares her! Not sure why it is so loud. If it's messing up or if it's supposed to be loud. If it's supposed to be loud they need to fix this issue!
    1 reply from Consumer Service team - 1 month ago
    The noise that you hear when it is turning the "pages" of the book may sound like a grinding noise, but this is the gears locating the next page of the book.
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    Story time for toddlers and older children

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Erinclemmy - 1 month ago
    Mama on a budget and this fit the price. Pros: •There are so many stories to order for toddlers and school age children •The added projector screen that turns on its own is great. I love to set this up for my toddler to watch while going to bed. •Has a handle and storage for 3 stories Cons: • I do wish you could adjust the angle of the lens. Sometimes I need it just a smidge lower or higher and have to set it on top of a book •It does take a good 30-60 seconds for the story to play. My toddler isn't able to figure out how to use it on her own just yet due to the delay.
    broad age appeal: 5 out of 5
    ease of use: 4 out of 5
    length of play: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Magical and fun

    5 out of 5 stars
    elenakovtun_2330 - 1 month ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Little Tikes Story Dream Machine™ is a fantastic way to get kids excited about reading. The colorful lights, classic stories, and sound effects keep my child completely engaged. It’s easy to use, perfect for bedtime, and doubles as a nightlight. It’s very effective when kids start reading letters. Very durable and convenient. Great for home or travel — we love it!
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    Fun but did not last

    2 out of 5 stars
    mk874 - 1 month ago
    originally posted on MGA Entertainment, Inc.
    Kids loved this but it stopped working after a few uses. Now every time we put a story in, it starts and doesn’t make it past the first couple of slides. Just flashes red as if there’s some type of error. Disappointing because we just bought a bunch of extra stories for it.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Les25 - 1 month ago
    originally posted on MGA Entertainment, Inc.
    I bought it for my daughter for Christmas and it’s so much fun. We use it for bed time, during the day and she loves it too
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    Not just a projector

    5 out of 5 stars
    adilenef7_7122 - 2 months ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We LOVE our dream machine. The perfect way to transition from playtime to bedtime on non bath days. It’s not just reading a story out loud, but it’s helping bring it to life.
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    Love it

    5 out of 5 stars
    karenb254_6546 - 2 months ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Grand daughter loves it , good quality , portable , fun , entertaining fun for all . It is the coolest little thing . Easy to use , easy for the littles to handle .
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    Great toy!

    5 out of 5 stars
    xtineee092621_3332 - 2 months ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My kids love this! It’s super fun and portable. Can use really anywhere and has multiple stories to go with. Very durable and is super neat to have for on the go! Many stories to choose from
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    Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    elenamel_6967 - 2 months ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you for the opportunity to get acquainted with this product. I want to mention the cute packaging. Nothing was damaged during the delivery. There was no foreign smell. The age is 3+, but in my opinion it is possible to include younger children. Cute toy design. The toy is versatile and effective. It is convenient that the toy is portable. The volume is good and it's great that it can be adjusted. The quality of the plastic is good, but it's hard for a 4-year-old child to use it on his own, and it's quite difficult to put and pull out the cassette. I also didn't like the fact that there is no way to adjust the tilt, and because of this, the picture can greatly distort if the viewing location is not good. I had to put up a pillow to lift the lens slightly above the base. In general, these are not big disadvantages and the advantages exceed them, so I recommend it! I'm taking off one star, for inconsistency with the description, the Story Baby Shark was not included.
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