The clock hangs in the room of our son, 4,5 years old. That he can not read the time does not bother, he will learn it. This is exactly where I would complain that the pointers are hard to read on the colorful background, especially if it's a little dark. The clock is still very well made, very nice to look at, and meets with the Dino-motif into black, if it is to inspire little boys!