The TikTok-viral parent hack welcomes new household favorites and cherished characters with collections from DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda and Trolls, Eric Carle, Richard Scarry and more

LOS ANGELES and Hudson, Ohio (April 1, 2024) – The Little Tikes Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MGA Entertainment (MGA), one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world, is continuing to take story time to all new heights with Little Tikes® Story Dream Machine™. The portable story projector that’s redefining bedtime for the whole family is expanding its spring library with all-new licensing collaborations and additions to its portfolio of partnerships. Following its partnership with Sesame Workshop, the Story Dream Machine is bringing even more storybook favorites to life – from tales inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda and Trolls to Eric Carle’s beloved classics.

From the legacy brand with a 55-year history of nurturing childhood development, the Story Dream Machine by Little Tikes supports early literacy and introduces autonomous, screen-free playtime to the newest generation of kids ages 3 and up. The viral TikTok sensation allows children to watch, listen, and read along to their favorite stories, and even doubles as a nightlight and sound machine, helping kids feel empowered and ready to take on bedtime with ease. All collections include three story cartridges and one exclusive, interactive character topper that unlocks more light and sound effects when set to nightlight mode. The cartridges and machine are small and portable, making them perfect a perfect candy alternative for Spring and Summer gifting. 

Story Dream Machine continues to keep a close pulse of what’s popular in the world of kids’ entertainment and pop culture, most recently demonstrated through its collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences to offer stories from some of Generation Alpha’s favorite franchises. Collections include DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda and Trolls, available now. Young fans of the new movie in theatres now, DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda 4, can bring the franchise home with them and follow the life of the unlikely hero, Po, as he embarks on more winding adventures in two new collections, Kung Fu Panda Dragon Warrior and Kung Fu Panda Awesomeness. With the DreamWorks Trolls collections – Trolls Special Day and Trolls Hug Sing & Dance – early readers will be immersed in the colorful, magical world of Troll Village and feel inspired to dance along with their favorite woodland characters. 

In addition to these modern-day favorites, Little Tikes is excited to welcome more classic childhood staples that have touched readers from generation to generation. Story collections from the World of Eric Carle bring a new sense of interaction to the “very” books, which includes global bestseller and go-to baby’s first book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Story Dream Machine invites kids, parents, and grandparents on a journey together to accompany different critters and creatures as they learn important life lessons. Little ones will delight again and again in the simple language of rhymes, repetitions, and alliterations while counting along and feeling comforted by the beautiful, collage-style illustrations flashing past.

“Little Tikes Story Dream Machine hasn’t even been on shelves for a year and it’s already a huge hit,” said Isaac Larian, Founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment. “The story variety and innovative format makes this toy the ultimate parenting solution, helping families reduce screen time, introduce reading at an early age, and share a moment of connection. Welcoming great titles from DreamWorks Animation and the World of Eric Carle into the mix, Story Dream Machine is expanding its catalog to offer more stories than ever before.” 

Beyond entirely new partnerships, Little Tikes is continuing to add collections to their ever-expanding library with partners Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, and Random House Children’s Books, all available now, including:

• Richard Scarry Busytown – in collaboration with Random House Children’s Books 
• Oscar the Grouch & Friends – in collaboration with Sesame Workshop
• Big Bird & Friends – in collaboration with Sesame Workshop
• Cookie Monster & Friends – in collaboration with Sesame Workshop

From family road trips to sleepovers at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, Little Tikes Story Dream Machine is the one-stop shop for next-level story time. The entire spring catalog will be fully available by April 1; so, don’t hesitate to add to your library with the all-new story collections out now! The Story Dream Machine and story collections are available at Amazon, Walmart, and at ShopMGA (each story collection sold separately). To learn more about Little Tikes and the Story Dream Machine visit https://www.littletikes.com. Be sure to engage with the brand on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.

About MGA Entertainment

MGA Entertainment is one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices globally, the company creates innovative, proprietary, and licensed consumer products and entertainment properties, including toys, games, dolls, apparel, consumer electronics, home décor, stationery, sporting goods, movies, and television series. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!™, Little Tikes®, Rainbow High™, Bratz®, MGA’s Miniverse™, Fluffie Stuffiez™, Na! Na! Na! Surprise™, BABY born®, and Zapf Creation®. To shop our brands, please visit ShopMGA and for more information visit us at www.mgae.com or check us out at LinkedIn, Threads, Instagram and Facebook.