Your new pal, Mr. Pencil shows kids how to write uppercase and lowercase letters step-by-step, then transforms the letters into animated animals and more Trace numbers by following the dotted lines, then watch them transform into objects you can count Customize by entering a child’s first, middle and last name so they can practice writing it Sound out new words by sliding Mr. Pencil across the screen and the sound-it-out bar lights up to follow along Intended for ages 3+ years; requires 3 AA batteries; batteries included for demo purposes only; new batteries recommended for regular use Play with a pal who has all the write stuff in the Mr. Pencil’s Scribble, Write and Read. Follow Mr. Pencil's lead! Use the stylus and trace the dotted lines to write numbers, lowercase letters and uppercase letters. Then watch the letters transform into animated animals, objects and more. The numbers transform into objects that equal the number’s value. Tap Mr. Pencil on them to count each one. Pencil perfect! Find letters to build words and explore early spelling skills. Complete a new word and sound it out. Slide Mr. Pencil across the screen, and the bright lights of the sound-it-out bar follow along as you go. Add personalization by programming a child’s first, middle and last name. Kids can then practice writing the words they’re most familiar with—their name! Mr. Pencil loves to draw. Watch him draw a picture using dotted lines and then trace over it. Kids can also follow their own creativity and free-draw anything they can imagine. That was fun, let’s play some more! Intended for ages 3+ years. Requires 3 AA batteries. Batteries included for demo purposes only. New batteries recommended for regular use.