“A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.” Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake … and a hungry Gruffalo! This Tonie teaches kids about: Perseverance through adversity.

The Toniebox uses audio storytelling to introduce pre-readers and developing readers to the wonders of narrative long before children can read the words in a book.

The Gruffalo has the capability of helping children to learn myriad important lessons including how to problem solve, how to think outside the box, and skills in friendship. The story also helps lead on to other important educational topics like rhymes, grammar, and the food chain.

Parents need to know that this classic children's book teaches kids that might doesn't always make right as a clever mouse outsmarts predators much bigger than he is. The mouse is threatened repeatedly by a series of animals who want to eat him -- from a fox to an owl to the gruffalo himself.

ages three to seven The Original Gruffalo Book Published in 1999, the famed Julia Donaldson bestselling tale has become one of the nation's most beloved children's books. Aimed at ages three to seven, this enchanting story is styled with rhyme & follows the adventure of a mouse wandering through the forest.

This is a book that grows with your child – the rhythmical style of reading captivates very young readers and as they develop, and so too their verbal skills, it allows the child to get into character themselves – even reciting verses.

Creative Tonies can be filled with your own recordings. Record your own stories and songs from songs (you have up to 90 minutes of recording time). A Creative Tonie is especially wonderful if you have family out of town, as they can easily upload stories or songs for your kids to listen to.

What age range is this product designed for? The Toniebox is designed for independent play by children ages 3 and older.

"Writing about animals is always popular, and to come up with a new monster with a great name is really skilled, particularly as the monster is scary but also has a cuddly nature." The Gruffalo has been translated into 26 languages.

Details/ Other considerations:

The Gruffalo certainly lives up to its reputation as a classic read for both children and parents. The fantasy story captures the imagination of pre-schoolers as it takes them on a journey with mouse as he strolls through the wood and meets the beast himself, the Gruffalo.

In short, yes. Another brilliant feature of the Toniebox is the fact it doesn't require a WIFI connection to work – unlike a smart speaker. As long as you have the Tonie to pop on top, the box will work – making it an ideal travel companion.

In short, yes. Another brilliant feature of the Toniebox is the fact it doesn't require a WIFI connection to work – unlike a smart speaker. As long as you have the Tonie to pop on top, the box will work – making it an ideal travel companion.

up to 7 hours With a fully charged battery, the Toniebox can be actively used for up to 7 hours. The battery life will vary depending on factors such as the volume of playback. The louder the volume, the shorter the battery life. When the battery is almost empty, the Toniebox LED will light up solid orange.

Details/ Other considerations:

This is a book that grows with your child – the rhythmical style of reading captivates very young readers and as they develop, and so too their verbal skills, it allows the child to get into character themselves – even reciting verses.