Kids can also play games while on the road because of its portability. Publications International Ltd's Story Reader Story Reader is an electronic book that may be loaded with all sorts of stories for preschoolers to enjoy. Parents only need to buy story cartridges to be uploaded into the device, so its capacity is virtually limitless. Learning Curve's Lamaze Grip N Grab Rattle This rattle comes in bright colors and makes fun and attention-catching sounds when shaken. Parents will appreciate this toy when they're going a long trip with their child because it will surely hold their attentions for quite a while. This is best for babies aged 3 months and up. It is unique because it is for the children's and the parent's exploration in art, music, language and poetry. Each toy package has a video, a play guide that gives play hints and a special and exclusive multimedia CD of classical music. A new educational toy is the Leapster L-Max Learning Game System, from Leapfrog. The Leapster product itself retails for around US$60.00 at major toy stores, while its cartridges cost about US$30.00 each. One other good thing about the Leapster is that its cartridges may be used with other LeapFrog electronic toys and games, too, like the L-Max. When it comes to electronic educational toys, LeapFrog leads the pack. So that the child will be interested, you can look for blocks, books, flashcards or puzzles with bright colors. Some toys can even talk to children. These kind of toys are a big help to the children. The third tip is to make sure that the child as well as the parent will like it. Look for something like a book. Get an educational toy that has many features, even though it is small, against an educational toy that looks really swanky but is lacking in the "educational" department. This is why reading labels and finding out more about a particular toy is important. If you feel that the box or the toy store kiosk attendant do not say enough, there's always the Internet to rely on to find reviews on the product.