I purchased this for my 3 year old grandson Andrew, gave it to him one rainy sunday afternoon. He opened it and appeared amazed that I let him use it on my new coffee table as I knew there would be no mess, He had such fun,the colour only goes on the special paper not on my table or his hand and face, no my arm either although he did try. cheeky monkey that he is. If you are looking for a toy to keep you little one quiet as well as clean and tidy then you need to buy this. I even let him draw in his bed before we put his light out.A deffinate winner