This charming collection featuring the beloved illustrations of Eric Carle makes story time extra special. The set of 8 illustrated board books includes an electronic Me Reader Jr module that reads each book aloud. Choose a book, press buttons on the Me Reader Jr, and hear the whole story, along with fun and surprising sounds Preschoolers and pre-readers can follow along in the book while listening to the narration, taking an important first step toward independent reading. Electronic pad and 8 board books Listen to the story and follow along in the book Expressive narration and sounds support reading comprehension Early interaction with print books fosters literacy development and interest in reading Learning concepts may include colors, counting, shapes, opposites and rhymes