The negative is...the letter i tracing pattern features a backwards letter j . The alphabet tracing pattern is way too sensitive, and makes a nasty "fart" sound when you deviate from the pattern even slightly. Way too defeating for a young child who is just beginning. Children need to be right sometimes and it is unforgiving. On the bright side, it did hold my son's attention for a long period of time, and is easy for a child to utilize independently.