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133 reviews
75% would recommend this product
The product features a mix of positive and negative feedback. While the stories and narration are praised as enjoyable and educational, many customers are critical of the songs, describing them as poor quality. Some also found the introductory monologue to be boring and frustrating for their children. Overall, the product seems to be a mixed experience, with the quality of the songs being a significant drawback.
1-15 of 94 written reviews
One of our favourites
One of my little one's favourite Tonies. He was 1.5 when we got it and still listens to it. At first I didn't like it very much - I found the story to be very short/narrated too quickly, and the song that comes afterwards seemed a bit weird, but we got used to it
Really interesting and fun!
This is shockingly one of our favorites now! I thought it was just cute for my one year olds birthday party (one hungry caterpillar). The facts are also super interesting and i have learned some things!
I highly recommend
I really enjoy that it is a mix of stories, songs and facts about insects.
Fun songs and great stories!
We love this one! The song version of the stories are cute and surprisingly catchy (thankfully not something that drives the adults crazy after a while!) As a millennial and lifelong lover of books, the last story being narrated by Eric Carle himself feels extra special and reminds me of my own childhood. This is a tonie for the kids and the grown ups!
The chewing
The chewing noise is awful. I couldn't return this tonie so I resold it bc the chewing was so distracting and aggravating. Shame bc the character is so cute and it's a great story
Age rating should state 5+
Not suitable for a three year old. This Tonie explains how things work in detail and with vocabulary well above a three year old's level. Also, part of this Tonie is in American English.
Love it
My son’s favourite! At first I thought the songs were a bit random but we actually love them now and they’re so relaxing to listen to at bedtime. Love the additional stories and the ‘fun facts’. Calming voices to listen to and the stories are relaxed and not rushed.
No more singing plz
Story is short but exactly as the book is. Time on the Tonie is padded out by the voice of the guy reading, then trying to sing it instead. Awful. My little one enjoys the other stories that go with it, but i dont think i can get past the first song without willing myself not to through it out the window.
Love this
Me and my son love this one. The songs are great fun on this one and we catch ourselves singing it together all the time now!
Fab!
I love this tonie, stories, songs and facts. What more can you want?! The songs are great, the negative reviews are from miserable people. Remember, these are for the children not adults.
Such a great classic story
My 1 year old picked this one herself, she loves it!
A family favourite! Great songs and facts
We LOVE this, we can’t read the book the same way since. We often party to Ross noble’s rendition of the very hungry caterpillar. It’s informative and fun, we’ve learned Facts as adults and our daughter loves the songs. 10/10
Our favorite
This has become a nightly listen. We especially love the songs!
A daily fave
I got this for my little girl’s third birthday and it is her absolute favorite. She loves the different stories and the songs. It’s very calm perfect for any time of the day during any activity.
Great and engaging
My little boy loves this one, I read the reviews, and see it has been updated. No long intro others have mentioned. The stories are short as in the book, they have sound effects. The songs are ok, definitely not as bad as some people have made out (or they've been improved) my boy loves the caterpillar one. The facts section seems engaging enough to hold his attention and he's been regurgitating the information to me, learning about topics. He loves it.
1-15 of 94 written reviews
One of our favourites
One of my little one's favourite Tonies. He was 1.5 when we got it and still listens to it. At first I didn't like it very much - I found the story to be very short/narrated too quickly, and the song that comes afterwards seemed a bit weird, but we got used to it
Really interesting and fun!
This is shockingly one of our favorites now! I thought it was just cute for my one year olds birthday party (one hungry caterpillar). The facts are also super interesting and i have learned some things!
I highly recommend
I really enjoy that it is a mix of stories, songs and facts about insects.
Fun songs and great stories!
We love this one! The song version of the stories are cute and surprisingly catchy (thankfully not something that drives the adults crazy after a while!) As a millennial and lifelong lover of books, the last story being narrated by Eric Carle himself feels extra special and reminds me of my own childhood. This is a tonie for the kids and the grown ups!
The chewing
The chewing noise is awful. I couldn't return this tonie so I resold it bc the chewing was so distracting and aggravating. Shame bc the character is so cute and it's a great story
Age rating should state 5+
Not suitable for a three year old. This Tonie explains how things work in detail and with vocabulary well above a three year old's level. Also, part of this Tonie is in American English.
Love it
My son’s favourite! At first I thought the songs were a bit random but we actually love them now and they’re so relaxing to listen to at bedtime. Love the additional stories and the ‘fun facts’. Calming voices to listen to and the stories are relaxed and not rushed.
No more singing plz
Story is short but exactly as the book is. Time on the Tonie is padded out by the voice of the guy reading, then trying to sing it instead. Awful. My little one enjoys the other stories that go with it, but i dont think i can get past the first song without willing myself not to through it out the window.
Love this
Me and my son love this one. The songs are great fun on this one and we catch ourselves singing it together all the time now!
Fab!
I love this tonie, stories, songs and facts. What more can you want?! The songs are great, the negative reviews are from miserable people. Remember, these are for the children not adults.
Such a great classic story
My 1 year old picked this one herself, she loves it!
A family favourite! Great songs and facts
We LOVE this, we can’t read the book the same way since. We often party to Ross noble’s rendition of the very hungry caterpillar. It’s informative and fun, we’ve learned Facts as adults and our daughter loves the songs. 10/10
Our favorite
This has become a nightly listen. We especially love the songs!
A daily fave
I got this for my little girl’s third birthday and it is her absolute favorite. She loves the different stories and the songs. It’s very calm perfect for any time of the day during any activity.
Great and engaging
My little boy loves this one, I read the reviews, and see it has been updated. No long intro others have mentioned. The stories are short as in the book, they have sound effects. The songs are ok, definitely not as bad as some people have made out (or they've been improved) my boy loves the caterpillar one. The facts section seems engaging enough to hold his attention and he's been regurgitating the information to me, learning about topics. He loves it.
Narrated by Kevin R. Free & Eric Carle ™ & © PRH
List of titles:
1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Song
3. Fun Facts about Caterpillars
4. The Very Busy Spider
5. The Very Busy Spider Song
6. Fun Facts about Spiders
7. The Very Quiet Cricket
8. The Very Quiet Cricket Song
9. Fun Facts about Crickets
10. The Very Hungry Caterpillar (read by Eric Carle)
WARNING. Not suitable for children under 36 months. Small parts. Choking hazard.
All Tonies contain magnets. Please keep them away from medical components such as defibrillators, shunts, or pacemakers as well as from products sensitive to magnets such as magnetic data carriers, credit cards, or computers.
Also featuring a special read-along of The Very Hungry Caterpillar narrated by Eric Carle himself, this compilation is complete with interesting facts and original tunes.
Good to know:
Tonies only work when paired with a Toniebox
Running time: 43 minutes
Suitable for: 3 years+
This Tonie teaches kids about:
Different bugs
Perseverance
Making new friends
Narrated by Kevin R. Free & Eric Carle ™ & © PRH
List of titles:
1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Song
3. Fun Facts about Caterpillars
4. The Very Busy Spider
5. The Very Busy Spider Song
6. Fun Facts about Spiders
7. The Very Quiet Cricket
8. The Very Quiet Cricket Song
9. Fun Facts about Crickets
10. The Very Hungry Caterpillar (read by Eric Carle)
WARNING. Not suitable for children under 36 months. Small parts. Choking hazard.
All Tonies contain magnets. Please keep them away from medical components such as defibrillators, shunts, or pacemakers as well as from products sensitive to magnets such as magnetic data carriers, credit cards, or computers.
Also featuring a special read-along of The Very Hungry Caterpillar narrated by Eric Carle himself, this compilation is complete with interesting facts and original tunes.
Good to know:
Tonies only work when paired with a Toniebox
Running time: 43 minutes
Suitable for: 3 years+
This Tonie teaches kids about:
Different bugs
Perseverance
Making new friends
| Package Dimension (cm) | 20H x 3.5L x 11.5W |
| Package Weight (kg) | 0.05 |
| Country Of Origin | CHINA |
| Package Dimension (cm) | 20H x 3.5L x 11.5W |
| Package Weight (kg) | 0.05 |
| Country Of Origin | CHINA |
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The items you purchase come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. In the case of a major failure, you are entitled to a refund and compensation may also be payable for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. Action to remedy the problem may include instructions on proper use. You may be required to supply the goods for inspection or provide pictures or videos of the defect so an assessment can be made.
We offer an exchange, store credit or refund within 30 days of purchase or, an exchange or store credit after 30 days. For members of BBfamily, it's extended to 60 days. Terms and conditions apply.
Excluded from returns:
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We offer an exchange, store credit or refund within 30 days of purchase or, an exchange or store credit after 30 days. For members of BBfamily, it's extended to 60 days. Terms and conditions apply.
Excluded from returns:
View our full Change of Mind Returns Policy here.
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