Moonlite Storybook Projector Review

Moonlite Storybook Projector Review

I enjoy sharing stories with my child, so I was interested to try Moonlite and see how projecting the illustrations would change our reading experience.

Moonlite is a storybook projector that clips onto a smartphone and uses the phone’s torch to shine images from a story reel onto a wall or ceiling. The words appear in the accompanying app, allowing me to read aloud while my child follows the pictures.

I liked the idea of bringing familiar stories into the room in a different way.

What I Received in the Moonlite Gift Pack

I received the Moonlite gift pack, which included the projector, an activation code for the app and five story reels:

Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks, The Ugly Duckling and Sago Mini on Vacation.

I was also sent a separate reel of The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck.

It was lovely to have several stories to explore from the start, including familiar fairy tales that I could share through the projector.

Setting Up the Moonlite Projector

I found the projector straightforward to set up. I clipped it onto my iPhone, following the guidance in the Moonlite app to position it over the phone’s torch.

The light shone through the reel to project the illustration onto the surface I was using. A small focus knob on the projector allowed me to adjust the picture until it looked clear.

Getting the position and focus right was part of the setup, but I found the app’s guidance helpful.

How the Story Reels Worked

After opening the Moonlite Storybook Projector app, I entered the ten digit activation code. The story then appeared on my phone’s screen, rather like an ebook.

I read the words from the app while the projector displayed the matching illustration. As I moved through the story, I turned the reel by hand to change the picture.

Each reel I reviewed contained twelve illustrations. I liked that I could control when to move to the next one, keeping the pictures alongside the part of the story I was reading.

The Sound Effects During Storytime

The app also played gentle sound effects that added to the atmosphere of the stories.

For me, the combination of reading aloud, projected pictures and soft sounds made storytime feel a little different. I was still sharing the story in my own voice, with the illustrations appearing on a much larger surface than a book page.

That was the part I particularly enjoyed. Moonlite added something to the reading experience without taking over the storytelling.

Sharing Familiar Stories in a Different Way

I found that the projector brought a fresh element to stories I already knew.

There was still the pleasure of reading together, but now I could show the illustrations on the wall or ceiling as I went along. I enjoyed seeing how the pictures and sound effects worked with the words.

I would happily continue sharing ordinary books too. For me, Moonlite offered another way to enjoy storytime, especially when I wanted to make a familiar tale feel a little more special.

My Overall Thoughts on Moonlite

I enjoyed using the Moonlite Storybook Projector. It was easy to set up with my iPhone, the focus was adjustable and changing the illustrations by turning the reel was simple.

The gift pack gave me a good selection of stories to begin with, while the separate Jemima Puddle Duck reel added another tale to explore.

At the time of my original review, the Moonlite Gift Pack had a recommended retail price of £39.99, and individual story reels were £7.99. The range was available through retailers including The Entertainer, Smyths Toys and Amazon. These details reflect the original review rather than current pricing or availability.

My experience was with the phone and app setup I used at the time, so I would check current phone compatibility and app availability before buying.

I received the Moonlite gift pack and an additional story reel for review. These are my own thoughts, based on my experience of using them.