We were given this book as a shower gift before our kids were born and I was somewhat skeptical but it has turned out to be a favorite. Our daughter loves to name the animals and their sounds and has learned her colours from these wonderful books. The pictures are just right as is the wonderful text that is just enough repetition that she 'gets it' to participate with the reading. A great asset to your children's library... or shower gift for those people who have everything already!