What child doesn't love a puppy? So, giving them a puppy that helps them learn is just a big plus in my book. I have given this puppy as a 1st birthday gift now to 7 children and the parents have all said the same thing...the kids love it and have loved laearning from it. It's fun and easy to learn when it's something that you love to do and playing with a stuffed animal, especially the beloved puppy dog, is no effort at all. I have now stockpiled my gift shelf with the Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn™ Love to Play Puppy so that I'm ready for all the upcoming first birthday parties! It truly is a "can't go wrong" gift!