I requested this toy for my 5-year-old son who loves animals and science. He was very excited to see the realistic figures of the butterfly, frog, ladybug, and bee, and the wooden board that shows their life cycles. He enjoyed matching the figures with the cards and the board, and learned a lot about how these insects and amphibians grow and change. He also liked the storage box that came with the toy, which makes it easy to keep everything organized.The toy is well-made and durable, and the figures are colorful and detailed. The cards and the board are also clear and informative, and have both pictures and words. The toy is a great way to introduce the concept of life cycles to young children, and to spark their curiosity and imagination. It is also a good Montessori toy that encourages hands-on learning and exploration.I would recommend this toy to anyone who is looking for a fun and educational gift for their kids or grandkids. It is suitable for ages 3 and up, and can be used at home or in the classroom. It is a toy that can grow with the child, as they can learn more about the animals and their habitats, and even observe them in nature. It is a toy that combines science and play, and makes learning fun.

Overall, I really think that this is a good learning tool for the price. This is mainly due to the nice little plastic models that are great for hands-on exploration, and the cards that guide students through the different stages. However, the designers should have hired someone competent in the English language to help write and edit the backs of the cards. I've included an example here of words that are run together, but there are also some problems in word choice, such as describing bee pupae as going through "magical changes."I would buy this set again, but that's due to the strength of the models and photos, not the descriptions; they're not truly inaccurate, just poorly edited. I'd advise using this set along with good books on life cycles, such as those in the Let's-Read-And-Find-Out science series.

This is a fantastic set! My youngest is learning about life cycles in school, & this set demonstrates different life cycles so well. I love that there are multiple life cycles represented, four total: butterflies, lady bugs, frogs, & honey bees.The pieces all feel well made & are great representations of the animals/stages depicted. The wood base is laid out so clearly, so it's easy to understand. This is a great learning tool, & a hit with my kids!