We bought this alarm clock to help our 5 year old daughter to learn to tell time. On this point, the material is well thought out: the dial is very clear and there was even a booklet to give you several methods to teach reading hour for children. However, the quality is not at the rendezvous. When we set the alarm clock for the first time, surprise! The alarm clock rang at night. The next day, looking more closely, we saw that the alarm needle was not "fixed" and she moved alone! For a clock thought for the children, we expected more resistance.