Intended for ages 18+ months; requires 4 AA batteries; batteries included for demo purposes only; new batteries recommended for regular use.

With expressive reading and fun sound effects, the On-the-Go Story Pal device is designed to help children recognize that hearing stories read aloud is an enjoyable activity. As children get older, they will relish the opportunity to make their own recordings and listen back to it. some of the buttons on certain settings are touchy and you have to press them harder/slower, however this is truly an awesome toy in today's world in relation to technology! Note to parents out there: be mindful of when he is playing with this toy, because your child may record something you may not want recorded!Turn the MMooddee DDiiaall to Relaxing Music and press a Song ButtonSong Button to select from ten lullabies and classical music pieces. The music player is really well made, with bright colours and appropriately sized with a handle so that an 18 month old can carry it easily.

Encourage kids to sing along to 10 classic favourites like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," then relax with 10 lullabies and classical music pieces like Beethoven’s "Ode to Joy.He even wanted to take it to bed with him every day for about 8 weeks at one point so this toy, as annoying as it is for parents, is a definite hit with kids and they will be entertained for ages! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Anyway, you can also connect it to your phone via bluetooth and play music that way, but seriously, who would want to do that?