They'll love learning to read with the Storio Interactive Reading System by Vtech.

The Storio Interactive E-Reading System makes learning to read fun and interactive for your child! With animated characters, children will discover the joy of reading and take a journey into a world of imagination as they touch the interactive screen, watch and listen to stories being read and play their way to learning core reading skills.

Reading games encourage story comprehension and the story dictionary let children check the meaning of difficult words.

Parent friendly extras include reading records and a  progress tracker. Also SD card compatibility to view photos and videos, even an art studio for colouring and learning to write.

Features include:

• 3.5" color touch screen
• Plays fully animated stories with story narration, character voices, vivid graphics, and exciting sounds and music!
• Storybook Cartridges have 3 ways to play: Watch the Story, Reading Games, and Story Dictionary
• USB port and SD memory card slot for expansion
• Multimedia Capabilities: Photo Viewer, Video Player, Art & Writing Programs
• Durable, kid-friendly design
• Download additional e-books and track your child's progress at VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator

Works with 4x AA batteries. The Storio power adaptor can be purchased separately. A great range of Storio Reader Cartridges are also available.