Interactive Story Buddy™ Characters

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Product Features

• Hallmark Interactive Story Buddy™ Characters bring storytime to life and let families escape on magical adventures together. The plush Interactive Story Buddies chime in – barking, talking or singing – when key phrases are read aloud. Each Story Buddy character not only comes with a corresponding book, but also with a read-along audio CD and free access to digital storytime online. Coordinating iPad applications are available for free on iTunes.

Meet the Interactive Story Buddies!

• Mason™ Interactive Story Buddy™ - New just in time for Easter, our newest Interactive Story Buddy™ Mason™! Mason, a love-worn teddy bear who's been left behind by his previous owner, is rediscovered and loved again by his new friend, Jacob. Mason's curiosity leads him to explore different worlds and share his sweet perspective on life with friends he meets along the way.
  • Bundle includes a story buddy, a storybook Mason's New Friends, a read-along audio CD and free access to digital story time on Hallmark.com.
  • Two other storybooks are also available, Mason Visits the Zoo and Mason Goes to the Museum.
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.
• Posey™ Interactive Story Buddy™ – Just in time for Valentine's Day 2013, our newest Interactive Story Buddy girl! Posey is a bright, cheerful, adventurous girl who loves a good adventure where she can use her imagination.
  • Bundle includes a story buddy, a storybook Posey and The Princess Castle, a read-along audio CD and free access to digital story time on Hallmark.com. Two other storybooks are also available: Posey Saves the Day and Posey and the Purrfect Song.
  • Download the Posey and The Princess Castle iPad app.
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.
• Jingle™ the Husky Pup Interactive Story Buddy™ – Hallmark's first Interactive Story Buddy – returns for the 2012 holiday season full of surprises! The playful pup is ready for more adventures with new technology that lets him respond to even more fun formats.
  • Titles in the Jingle Storybook series include: Jingle All the Way; A Snow Day for Jingle; Jingle's Countdown to Christmas Activity Book; Jingle and Bell's Christmas Star.
  • The Jingle All the Way app has generated more than 350,000 free downloads so far. Apps tracker padgadget.com regularly ranks the Hallmark Interactive Story Buddy™ apps among the top 10 downloads across the industry.
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.
  • Also new in 2012, Jingle's Magic Christmas Recordable Storybook.
  • Jingle the Husky Pup was named a "Top 10 High-Tech Toy" for 2010 by Dr. Toy, a leading expert on children's products. Jingle was in stores again in 2011 with a new storybook and starred in an animated holiday special on the Hallmark Channel.
  • Jingle joined up with Bell for an all-new animated holiday special for 2012 called Jingle and Bell's Christmas Star on the Hallmark Channel.
• Bell™ the Husky Pup Interactive Story Buddy™ – This 2012 holiday season, Jingle the Husky Pup is getting a new friend – Bell! Join Bell as she leaves her home in the big city to move with her family to Jingle's hometown of Pineville.
  • Titles in the Bell series include: Bell's Big Move and Jingle and Bell's Christmas Star.
  • Download the Bell's Big Move iPad app.
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.
• Scooby-Doo™ Interactive Story Buddy™ – Scooby-Doo is the first licensed character to join Hallmark's family of Interactive Story Buddies. Follow along as the lovable big brown dog surprises all when he speaks aloud – in English! The Mystery, Inc. gang is sure to keep your gang on its toes during this exciting new adventure!
  • Titles in the Scooby-Doo series include: Scooby-Doo™, Who Are You?, Scooby-Doo™ and the Mysterious Map, and Scooby-Doo™ Makes a Splash.
  • Read and play online with the Scooby-Doo Interactive Story Buddy
  • Download the Scooby-Doo™ Who Are You? iPad app.
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.
• Nugget™ the Dog Interactive Story Buddy™ – Meet Nugget, the cuddly pup who speaks up. Kids will love watching him come to life as you read key words aloud.
  • Titles in the Nugget series include: Nugget's First Day of School; Nugget's Field Day; Nugget's Dog Park Adventure.
  • New just in time for Easter 2013, Nugget's Show and Tell (includes bunny dog toy for Nugget).
  • Downlod the Nugget's First Day of School iPad app.
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.
• Christopher™ the Sleepyhead Bear Interactive Story Buddy™ – Meet Christopher, the sleepyhead who is in a constant search for sweet dreams. Kids will love watching him come to life as you read key words aloud from his books.
  • Titles in the Christopher series include: Christopher Can't Sleep; Christopher's Night at Grandma's and Grandpa's; Christopher's Bedtime Story.
  • Download the Christopher Can't Sleep iPad app.
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.
• Bigsby™ the Woodland Creature Interactive Story Buddy™ – Meet Bigsby, the shy guy who loves to go on adventures with his best friends. Kids will love watching him come to life as you read key words aloud from his books.
  • Titles in the Bigsby series include: Bigsby's Best Friend; Bigsby's Borrowed Shoes; Bigsby's Big News; Bigsby in the Big City.
  • Download Bigsby's Best Friend iPad app.
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.
• Abigail™ the Bunny Interactive Story Buddy™ – Meet Abigail, the chatty acrobatic bunny who just can't wait to grow up. Kids will love watching her come to life as you read key words aloud from her books.
  • Titles in the Abigail series include: Abigail and the Fashion Show (comes with an Abigail-sized purse for her to carry); Abigail and the Balance Beam, Abigail and the Tea Party; Abigail and the Lost Purse.
  • New just in time for Easter 2013, Abigail and The Robin's Eggs (includes a vest for Abigail).
  • Download Abigail and the Balance Beam iPhone/iPad app.
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.
• Watson™ the Raccoon Interactive Story Buddy™ – Meet Watson, a clever little raccoon who will steal your heart. Kids will love watching him come to life as you read key words aloud from his books.
  • Titles in the Watson series include: Watson and the Case of the Shady Character (comes with a vest for Watson to wear); Watson and the Case of the Sneaky Stealer, Watson and the Case of the Missing Acorn; Watson and the Case of the Little Lost Caterpillar.
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.
• Cooper™ the Bear Interactive Story Buddy™ – Meet Cooper, the sweet young bear with a big heart-and so much to say. Kids will love watching him come to life as you read key words aloud from his books.
  • Titles in the Cooper series include: Cooper's Big Bear Hug, Cooper's Rainy Day and Cooper's Bedtime and Cooper's Airplane Adventure (Cooper backpack included).
  • Watch the demo video on YouTube.

In Stores & Online

Hallmark Interactive Story Buddy™ characters are available online at Hallmark.com and at Hallmark Gold Crown® stores nationwide. Use the store locator on Hallmark.com to find the nearest Hallmark Gold Crown store.