An excellent instrument for even the very young to learn to play. The hardback book opens to reveal a xylophone, and the book folds out to become a music stand with music and lyrics on one side and songsheet on the other (so that one child can play while the other sings). The chimes and music sheets are colour and number coded, with the music sheets showing the actual notes as well, making it easy for children of all abilities to learn the twelve familiar tunes. A good first instrument.