Nuvia makes screen-free learning toys that teach the way children actually learn — by hearing a word, repeating it, and using it. No app. No Wi-Fi. No subscription.
Both readers teach the same way — hear the word, say the word, remember the word. The difference is how far you want to take it.
Best first reader
Ages 3–6 · First words
From £54.00
Most complete set
Ages 3+ · Words, writing & drawing
From £46.00
Children don’t need instructions to use either set. They work it out in about a minute — and that’s the point.
Slide a card in, or tap a picture. Animals, food, colours, actions, first sentences — whatever they’re curious about today.
The reader says the word in clear, correctly pronounced English — or Spanish, on the bilingual Learn & Draw set.
They repeat it out loud. With Smart Squirrel they record and play it back; with Learn & Draw they write or draw it on the tablet.
Start small with the Smart Squirrel, or go all-in with Learn & Draw. There’s no wrong answer — and both are screen-free.
| Nuvia Smart Squirrel™ | Nuvia Learn & Draw™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Ages 3–6, first English words | Ages 3+, vocabulary plus writing |
| Learning cards | 56 cards · 112 picture sides | 255 cards · 510 words & activities |
| Talking reader | Yes | Yes |
| Record & replay their voice | Yes | No |
| LCD writing & drawing tablet | No | Yes, with stylus |
| Smart stickers for the home | 8 sheets | No |
| Bilingual option | English | English or English + Spanish |
| App, Wi-Fi or subscription | Never | Never |
Correct. Both sets work straight out of the box with no app, no Wi-Fi, no pairing and no monthly fee. You charge them over USB and that’s the whole setup.
Smart Squirrel is designed for ages 3–6; Learn & Draw is for ages 3 and up. Neither is suitable for children under 36 months — both contain small parts and are a choking hazard.
Plenty of families do. They pair well: the Smart Squirrel travels in a bag or car seat, while Learn & Draw is the fuller set for table time at home.
Both readers are USB rechargeable. The Smart Squirrel charges in roughly 1–1.5 hours and gives about 1.5 hours of play. Charging should always be supervised by an adult.
Every order is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. If your child doesn’t take to it, get in touch and we’ll sort it out.
Pick the set that fits your child today — both are backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
