The Highlights brand has been bowling us all over for years, and now the Learn and Play ABC Spinner Game book arrives as yet another sterling example of how to produce a fun and educational product. Taking the classic Highlights approach, this adds a spinning gameplay element and infuses it seamlessly into a nice assortment of learning activities. What’s impressive is that it does this without adding any additional complexity. Activities like seek and find, word searches, and writing exercises are now more interactive and have a touch of competition. The spinner is stored on the front of the book and is easily removed for play. You’ll also find easy-to-wipe flash cards. These cards are easily stored in the side pockets of the book, keeping everything together nicely. Each game provides an age-appropriate instruction level, so there is less chance of frustration. The instructions are easy to follow, and the spinner key is always present within each activity, so you do not constantly have to refer back to an earlier page. The book’s pages are durable and will stand up to the rough and tough use of young hands and early writing and drawing. The amount of play time your child will have with it is off the charts, especially for just $14.99.