The Leapfrog toys are all something that I am partial to for both of my boys and the magnet toys are not an exception to that.  My boys have had several of the different magnet sets from LeapFrog and the Magnetic farm animals is one that they still play with and it still works great! The batteries seem to last forever which is always a plus especially when you are on a budget.  There is a volume control so it is not blasting out your ears and their ears at al times.  I am glad to have the ability to show my children that learning can be fun and this is something that I would recommend for all...