I think a 3-5 year old would enjoy this toy.Young toddlers do have short attention spans so a toy that is not only colorful like this one but makes sounds is perfect. Up to two children can play at one time with the mat which also includes another element of desire for a child to play with it, if they have a friend or sibling to play with them. We know toddlers have a tendency to copy or repeat parents and siblings so something their older brother might be interested in, will most likely also spark their own interest. I think the toy is very age appropriate, it includes letters written big and colourful so the children can read them. Even if the child cannot read yet, they can learn to correlate the sounds the mat plays with the spots and letters on the mat. It has no dangerous metal, sharp or heavy parts which is crucial for a toddler who will start to play more on their own. The mat is made of a popular plastic fabric used in children's toys that's like a fabric but it’s plasticy and slightly sturdier making it perfect and safe for children to play on and with, without worrying about tearing or choking hazards. The Boogie Woogie Mat is a great interactive toy because it allows children to make their own music with a correlation of sounds or follow along to common rhythms. It also includes animal sounds and correlating animal names so children can learn more about which animals are which. I recommend this toy because it has many elements that help with child development, it doesn’t have dangerous parts or materials and it will last and keep toddler interest for a long time. Overall this toys passes all ten of my toy criteria and I give it a 10/10.