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Thomas & Friends - Me Reader Electronic Reader and 8-Book Library - Pi Kids Hardcover – Sound Book, May 24, 2012

4.7 out of 5 stars 587 ratings

Peep! Peep! Come ride the rails and read along! Eight illustrated storybooks featuring Thomas and his engine friends come packaged with a sleek Me Reader Module that reads each book aloud. Choose a book, press the matching book and page buttons on the module, and hear the whole story, along with fun and surprising railway sounds! Follow along in the book for a fun, independent reading experience that builds confidence in beginning readers. Story sounds and expressive narration enhance reading comprehension.

This Electronic Reader Library is special because:

  • Hands on interaction engages young readers
  • Connecting words with pictures builds vocabulary
  • Multisensory reading experiences stimulate the imaginations of young readers
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    20 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Dimensions
    8.06 x 4.06 x 9.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Phoenix International Publications, Inc.
  7. Publication date
    May 24, 2012
  8. ISBN-10
    1450826954
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1450826952
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phoenix International Publications, Inc.; Box Toy/Ha edition (May 24, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 20 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1450826954
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1450826952
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.06 x 4.06 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 587 ratings

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At Phoenix International Publications, Inc., we are committed to crafting engaging, educational, and entertaining books for young readers to encourage a lifelong love of story time.

Together with licensing partners Disney, Nickelodeon, Sesame Workshop, Eric Carle, among others, and our own collection of family favorite original authors and illustrators, we’ve worked to interlace beloved characters with charming illustrations, activities, sounds, and songs for over three decades. Our stories, and eye for digital advancement, provide a unique interactive reading experience that will delight any child and inspire a lifelong love of reading for the whole family.

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Customers find the electronic reader engaging for young children, particularly 2-3 year olds, and appreciate its readability as a tool for learning English. The device features colorful pages, good sound quality, and is easy to use, with one customer noting their child can follow along as stories are read. The functionality receives mixed reviews, with some saying it works great while others report issues. The book covers receive criticism for not matching the icons properly.

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29 customers mention "Entertainment value"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the electronic reader and book library entertaining, particularly for 2-3 year olds and as a gift for 5-year-olds, with kids loving it and enjoying listening to stories being read.

"...The pages are colorful and fun to look at, the reader is easy to for my little one to use, and each story is narrated well with added sound effects..." Read more

"...This is a great option for toddlers. We had another version of these books (Mickey) and recently started liking trains so we got the Thomas ones...." Read more

"It works. it's perfect for my 4 and 2.5 year old. We use them at night and on long car trips...." Read more

"...My son reads along with the reader. This is a must have for any child who loves Thomas&friends." Read more

21 customers mention "Readability"19 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the book's readability features, as it allows children to read to themselves and provides good material for learning English. One customer notes that their child is starting to recognize words.

"...I love that he can have his own private reading time at the same time that his older brother is reading chapter books." Read more

"...able to follow along with the reader and he is already starting to recognize words...." Read more

"...Nice shortish stories to be able to sit and read with your child. We definitely recommend these books, and have given them as gifts." Read more

"...you are tired of reading stories to your kids and they can basically read it to themselves. They are in control of this...." Read more

5 customers mention "Color scheme"5 positive0 negative

Customers like the color scheme of the book, with pages being colorful, and one customer notes that it helps children recognize colors and shapes.

"...The pages are colorful and fun to look at, the reader is easy to for my little one to use, and each story is narrated well with added sound effects..." Read more

"...know how to match up the book to the reader, but he can match the symbols on the pages and gets a little better every day...." Read more

"...We loves these books because it's interactive for him, it helps him learn his colors, shapes, it has train sounds, and he can do it by himself." Read more

"...What a great combination. He has to listen and recognize colors and shapes. Great fun." Read more

5 customers mention "Ease of use"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the electronic reader easy to use, with one mentioning that their little one can follow along with it.

"...The pages are colorful and fun to look at, the reader is easy to for my little one to use, and each story is narrated well with added sound effects..." Read more

"a gift for 5 year old friend and he loves it!! Easy to follow directions and will provide not only some entertainment but help with reading skills." Read more

"...It's user friendly for children." Read more

"Good books. Easy to use" Read more

5 customers mention "Story length"5 positive0 negative

Customers like the story length of these books, with one mentioning they are nice and short, while another notes they are well-narrated and children can follow along as they are read.

"...at, the reader is easy to for my little one to use, and each story is narrated well with added sound effects and music. Great alternative to TV!" Read more

"...Nice shortish stories to be able to sit and read with your child. We definitely recommend these books, and have given them as gifts." Read more

"...Luckily there are plenty of stories to choose from, so it doesn't get too annoying. Overall, my kids love this and it keeps them reading." Read more

"grandson loves these story books.good quality" Read more

4 customers mention "Sound quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the electronic reader.

"...for my little one to use, and each story is narrated well with added sound effects and music. Great alternative to TV!" Read more

"My grandson loves these books. The sounds are very good and distinct. Sometimes electronic books don't work well or are inconsistent...." Read more

"...She is 3 years old (she is reading some books independently) and loves audio books...." Read more

"...interactive for him, it helps him learn his colors, shapes, it has train sounds, and he can do it by himself." Read more

10 customers mention "Functionality"6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the electronic reader's functionality, with some saying it works great while others report issues.

"It works. it's perfect for my 4 and 2.5 year old. We use them at night and on long car trips...." Read more

"...The sounds are very good and distinct. Sometimes electronic books don't work well or are inconsistent. Not these though...." Read more

"...It works as expected, but the pictures on the e-reader don’t match the book covers, which makes it difficult for a kid who doesn’t read yet to..." Read more

"...The reader itself is cheap and worked for about 2 minutes. Now, it plays one page and then turns to fuzz...." Read more

4 customers mention "Book cover quality"0 positive4 negative

Customers report issues with the book covers, noting that they don't match the icons and buttons on the e-reader.

"...It works as expected, but the pictures on the e-reader don’t match the book covers, which makes it difficult for a kid who doesn’t read yet to..." Read more

"...(presumably to help identify the correct book since the pictures don't match)..." Read more

"Book covers don't match the icons on the reader. Also book covers are too similar. Child needs help to choose correct one...." Read more

"Cover pictures need to match Book buttons..." Read more

One book was Missing
1 out of 5 stars
One book was Missing
We are a bit disappointed since we received 2 of the same book which means that we didn't receive one of the books on the reader. We don't have the Ten engine friends on our book set
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to get kids reading independently
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020
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    I got this as a gift for my son when he was 4, he absolutely loved it! We ended up losing the voice box while moving but by that point he was able to read on his own. Now he has a younger brother who is 5 and also took a liking to the books so I just ordered it again and he’s already loving it; going through each book individually. I love that he can have his own private reading time at the same time that his older brother is reading chapter books.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great to get your child into reading!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
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    My 3-year-old LOVES these books! He likes being able to follow along with the reader and he is already starting to recognize words. The pages are colorful and fun to look at, the reader is easy to for my little one to use, and each story is narrated well with added sound effects and music. Great alternative to TV!
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  • Kevin Metter
    5.0 out of 5 stars We love these self readers
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019
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    My son loves being able to "read" the books himself! This is a great option for toddlers. We had another version of these books (Mickey) and recently started liking trains so we got the Thomas ones. Nice shortish stories to be able to sit and read with your child. We definitely recommend these books, and have given them as gifts.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Paula Rick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sold!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2014
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    It works. it's perfect for my 4 and 2.5 year old. We use them at night and on long car trips. This is perfect for when you are tired of reading stories to your kids and they can basically read it to themselves. They are in control of this.
    I will be purchasing more of these. Unfortunately the pages of the books rip from use, but boy to the kids love it.
    I will recommend this to any parent.
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  • Emily
    4.0 out of 5 stars A hit- hopefully they last
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
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    This set was a huge hit for my two Thomas fans. My four year old liked following along in the book and my two year old likes just looking at the pictures and pressing buttons. The pages are a bit flimsy and I hope they don't fall apart soon. We are about a month into them and so far, no accidents, although they are generally careful with books. Also, the reader is a bit on the loud side and can be understood across the room. Luckily there are plenty of stories to choose from, so it doesn't get too annoying. Overall, my kids love this and it keeps them reading.
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  • kvallad
    5.0 out of 5 stars books
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
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    grandson loves these story books.good quality
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Little boys love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022
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    Great for little ears that want to turn pages and have the book read to them! Love to push the buttons!
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  • ping
    5.0 out of 5 stars easy to attract children
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
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    my grandson likes it very much
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  • Amazon カスタマー
    4.0 out of 5 stars 楽しんでます
    Reviewed in Japan on December 27, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    2歳のクリスマスプレゼントに購入。
    トーマスに夢中で、英語もなんのその。お気に入りのキャラのページを何度も読んで楽しんでいます。操作も簡単で本も8冊あるので長く楽しめそうです。
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  • Mandy B
    4.0 out of 5 stars Three years and up
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2022
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    Bought for twin grandchildren 2 1/2. I think maybe a little older and they would appreciate it more a little older. Good idea. American accent a little off putting.
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  • Shirley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great attention grabber
    Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2023
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    I bought it for my grandsons. They love the books. It is a great buy.
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  • Bryan Tan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Arrive in great condition! My kid loves it!
    Reviewed in Singapore on August 7, 2023
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    Arrive in great condition! My kid loves it!
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  • Razuski
    1.0 out of 5 stars STOPPED WORKING
    Reviewed in India on September 20, 2022
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    One of the buttons stopped working in a week. Had super high hopes but it failed especially after paying so much for it. DONT BUY.
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