# Storytelling Recorders The 'In Your Own Voice' Storyteller Lets Children Hear Loved Ones' Voices By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-13 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-your-own-voice References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/11/11/in-your-own-voice-storyteller-lets-you-read-bedtime-stories-to-your-kid-without-actually-being-there/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/79605?cm_mmc=CJ-_-2617611-_-3640241-_-Save) Although I'm a huge advocate of spending quality time with your children, sometimes things get in the way such as business trips and emergencies -- enter the In Your Own Voice Storyteller. This recorder allows children to [hear the voice of loved ones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-record) as they read or simply flip through their [favorite books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyherostories). Synchronized to a set of 600 dots, all a child needs to do is point the In Your Own Voice Storyteller at the one on the page and they can here their dad or mom's voice. Priced at $80, it's available online at Hammacher Schlemmer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Storytelling:** The trend of personalized storytelling devices like the 'In Your Own Voice' Storyteller enables children to hear loved ones' voices, creating a more immersive and meaningful reading experience. - **Remote Parental Engagement:** The trend of remote engagement devices such as the In Your Own Voice Storyteller allows parents to stay connected with their children even when physically apart, fostering a sense of closeness and continuity. - **Enhanced Reading Experience:** The trend of interactive reading devices like the In Your Own Voice Storyteller enhances the reading experience for children by incorporating audio elements, making storytelling more engaging and enjoyable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Entertainment:** The children's entertainment industry can utilize personalized storytelling devices like the 'In Your Own Voice' Storyteller to offer more engaging and interactive entertainment experiences. - **Technology:** The technology industry can leverage remote engagement devices such as the In Your Own Voice Storyteller to develop innovative products that facilitate remote communication and connection. - **Education:** The education industry can adopt interactive reading devices like the In Your Own Voice Storyteller to enhance children's learning experiences and foster a love for reading through audio-enhanced storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Storytelling Audios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-narrated-with-your-voice.md) - [Personalized Storytelling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollerstory.md) - [Personalized Audio Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtimestoryme.md) - [Personalized Audio Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopia-bedtime-tales.md) - [Childhood Bedtime Story Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiobook-player.md) - [Recordable Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubido-factory.md) - [Recordable Otter Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otter-toy.md) - [Childhood Memory Capturing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dear-little-one.md) - [Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-storybook.md)