Everyone keeps saying they don't like the book because it gives the kids the wrong idea.  This totally gave my daughter an eye opener.  She recently started preschool, and it has been extremely hard to wake her up.  Ever since Scout (the elf) came to visit us she has been on her best behavior.  She even falls asleep on her own at night!  Which is something I haven't been able to do for years now!  Every morning she wakes up before school all bright eyed and bushy tailed to find out what Scout did over night.  This is a HIGHLY recommended product!!  My daughter loves Scout!