What one is in the form of this product is really - you discovered in the first contact with him - a sensation, or even a very large one. Because of different sensations and at the same positive way can lead to his "owner" of the little blue elephant. He is well processed, and even after half a year of extensive use, it presents itself still as good as new. So top marks for durability, and material durability. It has a lot of fun with the droll little animals, because it is completely soft cotton and I do not know any parts that could come off, insofar as it is very well suited for smaller children. About the title "educationally valuable" one can argue yes. Personally, I find that the little blue darling can pass educationally than wonderful. Elephants are indeed rather gray in natura, but Cows not purple! ;-) However, he is a great playmates (not only) for children, both because of its small size, which is a crucial practical factor, as well as due to its great facial expression. In short: a creature that is easy to love and is also offered at a very reasonable price, which makes a non-access simply impossible. Who is not convinced now: try and be amazed. Thank Schmidt Spiele!