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Activities are based on Montessori principles that encourage hands-on and independent learning. \n \nThe app is inspired by Eric Carle, a beloved author and illustrator known for his classic children’s books, including “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”.\n•  Hundreds of books, activities, videos, songs, and meditations.\n•  Child-centric learning—explore and learn at your own pace\n•  Eric Carle's beautiful and unique art style\n•  Essential early learning for kids aged 2-6\n•  Gentle rewards to encourage repeated play—crucial for early learners\n•  Highly praised by parents of neurodivergent children\n \nLEARNING BENEFITS\nABCs - learn the alphabet and how to read. Children trace letters and learn to spell their name.\nEARLY MATH - explore numbers 1-10. 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Parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing their kids are learning and having fun at the same time.\n\nPRIVACY & TERMS \nStoryToys takes children's privacy seriously and ensures that its apps comply with privacy laws, including the Child Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you would like to learn more about the information we collect and how we use it, please visit our privacy policy at https://storytoys.com/privacy. \nRead our terms of use here: https://storytoys.com/terms.\n\nSUBSCRIPTION DETAILS  \nThis app contains sample content that is free to play. However, LOTS MORE fun and entertaining games and activities are available if you purchase a monthly or yearly subscription. While you are subscribed you can play with EVERYTHING. We regularly add new stuff, so subscribed users will enjoy ever-expanding play opportunities.\n• Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually according to the rate of the selected subscription plan. \n• You can change your mind at any point. 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