| | |  | Building Supplies & Heavy Equipment | Home » » » » Publication International Story Reader Video Unit | | | | | | | Description: | | Your child will enjoy this unique portable electronic storybook reader. It can be played in animated mode using the television to bring each story to life and it can also be played away from the TV using the stand-alone Story Reader. Your child will be pleased enjoy as their favorite characters come alive. Each page features beautiful graphics and illustrations and is printed on durable board stock. In the learning mode, users can access five different games, including a platform game with three levels and two stand-alone activity games. Each level ranges in difficulty so that young learners can grow with the games as their skills improve. Another mode features an option to have a story read aloud without having to turn the pages. Easy to use plug-and-play technology makes this unit easy for children to use. It plugs into a TV video input with color-coded jacks and cords. No special programming is required to operate this toy. It also features a clam-style design with a carrying handle for easy portability and an internal compartment for storage of the game controller and cords. The base unit comes with a 21-page "Alphabet Adventure" book with both a matching game and a fill-in-the-blank game featuring young super-hero characters Alpha Boy and Letter Girl, who use their word skills to recover the alphabet that has been stolen by a spider named Ms. Speller. Refill titles are sold separately and include Dora the Explorer, Elmo, Scooby-Doo and Thomas the Tank Engine. Ages 3 to 7 years recommended. | | | Features: | |
• Includes 3 amazing educational products in 1
• Used alone, it reads favorite stories aloud or on the TV screen
• Use the game controller to play interactive, educational games
• 2006 Dr. Toy 100 Best Educational; 2006 Great American Toy Test Winner
• Batteries Required (Sold Separately): 4 AA Batteries
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 2.75 pounds | | Package Length:
| 16.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 11.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 15 reviews |
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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Where are the Books?Jan 16, 2007
By MKM
"Mama Mia"
This has potential to be a great toy. My daughter loves how its interactive on the TV, however there aren't any books. Dora is the only book I've found and that has to be ordered through Amazon. I've looked at my local Target and Walmart. The books on Story Reader do not work on Story Reader Video Plus. So....my daughter hasn't picked this one up again since Christmas since she only has the one book that came with it.
When more books come out, this should be a fun toy.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Need More Books!!Apr 30, 2007
By C. Knowlton
"redmondchris"
I'm giving this an overall rating of 2 stars because of the limited book/game selection, otherwise it would have been higher.
It seems like a great concept. My preschooler really enjoyed playing the book/game that comes with the Story Reader Video Plus, and also has the 3 other books currently available (Dora, Thomas, Elmo). The video rendering could have been done better (the Dora video doesn't looks so hot on a big screen TV). Some of the games were so simplistic, but others kept my son interested, for a while at least.
Why only 3 books?? When will Publications International come out with another book for this thing - if ever? Be aware - books that just say "Story Reader" will not work with this - they have to be for the "Story Reader Video Plus." If I had realized how limited the book choices were, I would not have bought it.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Don't be fooled - misleading packaging might leave you with useless booksJan 05, 2010
By L. Bright
Overall, I was happy with the Story Reader Video +. My son, who is now 5, has used it since he was 3, but became bored with the few books that came with it. So I finally decided to buy more "Story Reader" books and actually bought a whole collection. I spent $30 on the books, just to open the package and find that the cartridge from the "Story Reader" books isn't compatable with the "Story Reader Video +" console. From what I can tell, there isn't even an adapter available. So now I am stuck with books (since the packaging is now gone), and will have to buy a "Story Reader" -- not the same as the "Story Reader Video +" in order to utilize these books. There was NOTHING on the packaging to tell you that these systems are different and incompatible. The logo on the package is the same, and systems look VERY similar, so one would naturally think they are the same. I feel ripped off and now I have a bunch of books my son won't be able to use. Finally, I don't want to even buy the Story Reader -- it doesn't seem as educational or fun as the Video Plus system. With the Video Plus system, it actually enabled him to see words highlighted on the screen and play additional games.
I blame the brand manager on this product for trying to dupe consumers into thinking the Story Reader books would work with any system by omitting helpful information like: "Only for use with the Story Reader, not the Video + system". !!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Great educational toy for younger children...Jul 08, 2008
By J. Harris
"Nana"
My grand daughters love the Video Reader. They are 3 and 5 and feel that they are big kids when they read along. Without them even realizing it, the reader is teaching them to read.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Broke after 1 month's useMay 20, 2008
By J.W. Koester
My 2 1/2 year old son liked this toy and even though some of the games included were over his head, he still liked to try. Unfortunately, the video game connection broke, and we've only opened it a month ago. We are all disappointed and will probably buy him a V-Smile instead.
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