Miffy's adorable letter play blocks! They use kaisho (standard) script, so characters like "ki" and "sa" are not connected, making them easy to learn! The back also teaches stroke order, katakana, and Roman letters! I think just looking at them from a young age makes a difference! Made of natural wood, so the feel and sound are fantastic! I regret not letting my child play with these when they were younger. They look pretty good to the untrained eye. However, please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about minor imperfections! If you have any questions or would like more photos of a specific area, please feel free to contact me!