Took a chance on this puzzle, even after reading negative reviews of the wood shedding tiny splinters, etc. It really is not up to Melissa and Doug standards. Yes, the wood did chip off into tiny splinters for the first few times we played with it, but I carefully cleaned up all of the tiny splinters and it stopped. While we have had a lot of fun with this puzzle and do enjoy it... it is now falling apart after six months of very gentle play, with parents storing it on the top shelf in a closet when not in use. The pictures are a paper that is glued onto the wood, and the paper is peeling up on some pieces, and the color is rubbing off most of the number pieces, leaving white faded marks. (I attached photos.) Again, nice idea, but the quality stinks. My toddler is distracted by the pieces that have peeling edges, which takes away from the fun.
Rating: [2 of 5 Stars!]