Let me start by saying, these scratch art notebooks are an absolute gem for kids' parties or just a fun afternoon activity. I recently used them for my niece's birthday party, and the kids couldn't get enough of them!

The set comes with 16 notebooks, which is perfect for a small group. Each notebook has that magical black coating that reveals vibrant rainbow colors when scratched away. Watching the kids' faces light up as they discovered the colors underneath was priceless.

What I love most is how mess-free this activity is. No paint spills, no sticky fingers - just pure creative fun. The included wooden styluses are sturdy and comfortable for little hands to hold.

The variety of colors (8 different ones!) means every child can find their favorite. My niece particularly loved the rainbow option where multiple colors appear together.

One thing to note - while there are stencils included, there aren't enough for every child to have one simultaneously. This wasn't a big issue at our party as the kids enjoyed freehand drawing just as much.

The size (5.5 x 3.9 inches) is perfect for small hands and makes these great for goodie bags. They're substantial enough to feel like a proper gift but compact enough to fit easily in party favors.

I was impressed by the quality too - the paper doesn't tear easily, and the colors underneath are bright and vibrant. The black coating scratches off cleanly without leaving too much residue (the included brush helps clean up any little bits).

These would work wonderfully not just for birthdays but also as classroom rewards, holiday gifts (they'd make great stocking stuffers!), or even just a rainy day activity at home.

The only minor drawback is that some parents might expect more stencils based on the product description, but honestly, at this price point and with everything else included, it's still excellent value.

Seeing how engaged the kids were - some spent nearly an hour creating their masterpieces - I can confidently say this is one of those rare products that delivers exactly what it promises: fun, creativity, and happy children!