Share the joy of Christmas as only you can. Record a Story: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas allows family and friends to read this traditional Christmas story to children even when they can't be there in person. Grandparents, friends, and other special people in a child's life have the opportunity to share a personal moment across the miles. The personalized voice recording will be saved in these pages so your child can enjoy this book year after year. Children will delight in the sound of a loved one's voice when they open this book. A recordable dedication page lets them know this is a story just for them. Each time they turn the page, Christmas music plays, and they hear the familiar voice of a loved one reading the classic holiday story. Record a Story: 'Twas the Night Before is easy to set up. Follow these directions: • Turn To The page you wish to record. • Press the RECORD button. Listen To The instructions. When you hear a beeping sound, read the words on the page. • After you are finished reading the page, press STOP. You can re-record until you are satisfied with your recording. Repeat the process with the remaining pages of the book. • Set the locking switch behind the screw-on plate to ensure that your recording won't be inadvertently erased. Your voice recording is permanent; it will not be lost when the book's batteries are changed. Three replaceable AAA batteries come with the book. This recordable storybook was designed for children of ages. it is a wonderful gift idea for out-of-town relatives, a parent who is away from home frequently, or someone in the military assigned to a faraway land.