I found the cute giraffe version at my local discount store and snatched it up. It was only $8. My kid has been using it from ages 2 to 4+. It is not a full size backpack, but fits great on her back. Plus the size and amount of stuff it carries is perfect for her to be able to carry herself. It fits a full size ipad easily. Several books. Smaller coloring books, etc. She can easily zip and unzip it herself and loves to put it on and take it off. It has held up well but she's not overly rough on it either.