Noah benShea is one of North America's most beloved and respected poet philosophers. Now his words of inspiration and hope can be heard in a heartwarming reading by the author himself in the Noah Bear. Uses three AA batteries (included, but not guaranteed). There is also a plastic tab that needs to be removed in order to activate the toy. Most of these animated plush toys have recordings between one to two minutes. Superior sound and material quality. Has On/Off switch. Click For Sound