I bought this book because I wanted something other than the typical "A is for Apple, B is for Ball" kind of alphabet book. Although this book is no more complicated than that from a language acquisition perspective, it is a much more artistic book than any alphabet book I found in my search. The artwork is very beautiful and sophisticated, not just silly cartoon illustrations that so often fill children's books. I also like that it's interactive in that child lifts the flap to see not just more of the artwork but also the letter underneath -- it's more likely to hold a small child's attention that way. The paper is pretty thick, so I'm hoping it will be fairly durable for use by a single child or family. (It might not stand up to the constant use of a nursery school or library.) Another really artistic alphabet book I'd also recommend is Animalia by Graeme Base, but that one is probably better for older children.